INDIA, KUSHAN: Huvishka elephant-rider ½ unit with Mao. Rare depiction of tamgha!

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Price: US$ 95.00 € 81.33
£ 70.72
AUD 146.35
CHF 75.29
CAD 133.32
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  • SKU: KU-305
Description
Kushan empire
Huvishka (ruled c. 155-190 AD)
AE didrachm (6.64 g)
 
Obverse: Huvishka riding on elephant right, holding ankush (elephant goad)
Reverse: Lunar deity Mao standing left, holding sword hilt and holding out his other hand in blessing; tamgha within diadem to left
Ref: Gobl 913; ANS Kushan 1038; Donum Burns 481-485
 
The tamgha is shown encircled by the diadem - a rare design innovation! 
 
 
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