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Nomos 12

22 May 2016
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Extremely fine Dinar of Kanishka I with unlisted dies

Estimate: 2000 CHF
Hammer Price:  4200 CHF
Lot 130

INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I, c. 127/8-152. Dinar (Gold, 21mm, 7.98 g 12), Mint I (A). Kanishka, diademed and crowned, standing facing, his head turned to left, sacrificing over altar and holding goad and scepter; flame at shoulder. Rev. Miiro (Mithra) standing facing, head left, extending hand in benediction and holding hilt of sword; tamgha to left. Donum Burns 126. MK 56 (unlisted dies). Good extremely fine.


From the collection of a Swiss traveler, ex Classical Numismatic Group 87, 18 May 2011, 764.

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