Kushan empire Kanishka I (c. 127/8-152 AD) AE 1/8 unit (1.88 g) Obverse: Crowned king standing left, holding spear, with Bactrian legend around Reverse: Lunar god Mao standing left, holding sword hilt and holding out hand in blessing; tamgha to left and Bactrian legend to right Ref: Gobl 804; ANS Kushan 706 This 1/8 unit is the smallest copper coin issued by Kanishka. Extremely Rare. |