INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kujula Kadphises, circa 30/50-80

INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kujula Kadphises, circa 30/50-80. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 15.04 g, 12 h), 'Heraios type', Bamian Valley. Diademed and draped bust of Kujula Kadphises to right. Rev. TYPANNOYOTOΣ HAOY KOIIANOY Heraios on horseback to right, holding reins in his left hand and placing his left on the back of the horse; behind, Nike flying to right, crowning the king with a wreath; below horse, Σ AN AB. Donum Burns 9. Senior B1.2T. Sunrise 521. Beautifully toned and with a wonderful portrait. Light marks and scratches, otherwise, very fine.


From the collection of François Righetti, ex Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 308, 7 August 2013, 214.