© Sujit
© Sujit
Tetradrachm - Kaniska Imitative Type Bihar
| Copper | 9.9 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Kushan Empire (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200-400 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.9 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#66261 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Deity Standing
Edge
Plain
Comment
MACW#4674 Variety. Later Kushan type from Bihar HoardInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Kaniska Imitative Type (Bihar) 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 features a depiction of the Kushan king Kaniska, while the reverse side features a representation of the Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Kushan period.
