Kushanas, Kanishka I, c. 127-152, CU tetradrachm 16.13 g. (25 mm). Obverse: Kanishka standing left, sacrificing over altar and holding standard. Reverse: Seated Maitreya Buddha: Buddha seated cross-legged facing on stool, hand raised in gesture of abhayamudrā and holding kamanḍalu/kuṇḍikā (water pot); tamgha to inner left.
Near fine, with green and brown patina, with some porosity and roughness.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 8.06.06
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