Obverse |
King standing facing, sacrificing at altar at left, holding sceptre in left hand, Bactrian legend around: þAO KANIþKI (Shao Kanishki) |
Reverse |
Sakyamuni Buddha standing facing, Bactrian legend around: (probably) CAKAMANO BOYΔO, no tamgha |
Date |
c. 127-150 CE |
Weight |
3.70 gm. |
Diameter |
17 mm. |
Die axis |
11 o'clock |
Reference |
Göbl 788, Cribb die 18 |
Comments |
The Buddha reverse coins are all very rare, and the lower denomination coins are particularly rare. Only two reverse dies are known for the drachm. |