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ID:     721079
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     KUSHAN EMPIRE
Issuer:     Kanishka I
Date Ruled:     Circa AD 127/8-152
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Dinar
Weight:     7.97 g
Die Axis:     12 h
Obverse Description:     Kanishka standing facing, head left, holding goad over altar in right hand, standard in left; flame at right shoulder
Reverse Description:     The lunar god Mao, diademed with long fillets, lunar "horns" at shoulders, standing facing, head left, right hand extended in benedictional gesture and cradling globe-tipped sceptre in left arm; tamgha to left
Primary Reference:     MK 70
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=84847
Grade:     Superb EF, lightly toned.
Notes:     Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 1079