Full Description:
Kushan Dynasty, Huvishka (160-190 CE), Copper Tetradrachma, "MAO/Cross-legged" type, Obv: the king seated cross-legged upon decorative clouds, facing forward, right hand akimbo, holding a scepter in an upraised left hand, surrounded by a rayed circle, the Bactrian legend “þAONANOþ OOηþKE KOþANO” (King of Kings, Huvishka the Kushan) around the field, Rev: the lunar deity Mao standing, nimbate, facing left, extending his right hand in a benedictional gesture, tamgha on the left field, the Bactrian legend “MAO” on the right field, 9.75g, 23.61mm, (Mitch. ACW # 3249-3251/Jongward & Cribb # 991-992), choice very fine, Scarce.
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