Kushan, Huvishka, Copper Tetradrachm,11.04g, “Elephant rider” type, struck at Main Mint in

Kushan, Huvishka, Copper Tetradrachm,11.04g, “Elephant rider” type, struck at Main Mint in Kapisha (Begram?), early phase, Obv: Huvishka on elephant facing right, holding trident and ankuśa (elephant goad); traces of Bactrian legend around, Rev: Huvishka kneeling before goddess Ardoksho standing, holding a cornucopia; tagma to left and traces of Bactrian legend around. (Not listed in Göbl). Very fine, extremely rare. One of the rarest types of Kushan copper coins, here we see a unique depiction on the reverse: the king kneeling before a deity. On the handful of coins of this type previously of

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Auction: Auction #102 · Oswal Antiques · 2024-05-05 · Estimate: ₹ 25000 - ₹ 30000

Category: Ancient : Kushan Huvishka

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