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!