© Noël
© Noël
1 Drachm - Kanishka I
| Bronze | 3.52 g | 11.8 mm |
| Issuer | Kushan Empire (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Kanishka I (Κανηϸκε) (127-152) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 127-150 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.52 g |
| Diameter | 11.8 mm |
| Thickness | 4.42 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#56394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Drachm - Kanishka I (127-150) from Kushan Empire (India (ancient)) made of Bronze weighing 3.52 g is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of King Kanishka, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and syncretism that characterized the Kushan Empire.
