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Tetradrachm - Kanishka I
| Copper | 16.2 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Kushan Empire (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Kanishka I (Κανηϸκε) (127-152) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 127-152 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16.2 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#380390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Goddess Nana standing right, nimbate and wearing crescent, holding scepter in her right hand and box in her left; to right, tamgha.
Lettering: NαNα (in Bactrian)
Translation: Nana
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin of Kanishka I from the Kushan Empire 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.
