Lot 10045 – Kushanas, Kanishka I, c. 127-152, Miiro, AV dinar, 7.90 g.

Kushanas, Kanishka I, c. 127-152, AV dinar, 7.90 g. (20 mm). Obverse: Kanishka I standing facing, head left, with long beard, flame emanating from right shoulder, wearing round cap with two ribbons to right, cloak around shoulders and belted tunic, trousers, and boots, sacrificing with right hand over altar at left, grounded spear in left hand, dotted border beneath feet, encircled by Bactrian legend ÞAONANOÞAO KA NhÞKI KOÞANO (King of kings, Kanishka Kushan). Reverse: Goddess Miiro standing left, nimbate, holding hilt of sword and gesturing, tamgha at left, with Bactrian legend MIIRO. Very rare.

AU-UNC, well-struck with strong details, very attractive appearance, with nice frosty and lustrous surfaces, fully legible inscription.

Ex Chand Collection 4.99.03