Kushanas, Kanishka I, c. 127-152, CU tetradrachm 15.92 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.
Fine, with all the main design elements clear, even dark brown and green patina on both sides, with some roughness and porosity.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum No 5.01.25
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