Tetradrachm - Huvishka

Tetradrachm - Huvishka - obverseTetradrachm - Huvishka - reverse

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Features

Issuer Kushan Empire (India (ancient))
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 152-192
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight 11.40 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
248178
References Göbl# 882
Robert Göbl; 1984. System und Chronologie der Münzprägung des Kušānreiches. Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Vienna, Austria.

Obverse

Huvishka on elphent left, holding ankusa (elephant goad), legend around.

Reverse

Mao standing left, holding cornucopia, tamgha to left.

Lettering: MAO

Edge

Plain

Comments

Further reference: Donum Burns 357.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (152-192) 

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