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1 Dinar - Kanishka I
| Gold | 7.98 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Kushan Empire (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Kanishka I (Κανηϸκε) (127-152) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 127-150 |
| Value | 1 Dinar (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.98 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#314017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Figure of Nana standing to right
Lettering: NANA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Dinar - Kanishka I (127-150) coin from the Kushan Empire is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side depicts a portrait of Kanishka I, the ruler of the Kushan Empire, while the reverse side features a representation of the Hindu deity Shiva, highlighting the cultural exchange and syncretism that characterized the Kushan period.
