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Drachm - Kanishka I
| Copper | 4.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kushan Empire (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Kanishka I (Κανηϸκε) (127-152) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 128-150 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#62793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Goddess Nana standing right, nimbate, holding bowl and protome of animal
Edge
Plain
Comment
Pieper's 1191 is for Didrachm type (8.54 grams). This is a DrachmInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Kanishka I (128-150) from Kushan Empire (India (ancient)) made of Copper weighing 4.5 g is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of King Kanishka, while the reverse side features a representation of the Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Kushan Empire's rule in ancient India.
