127-151CE Kushan Empire, Kanishka I Drachm, Mao

Obverse

Crowned, diademed king standing facing, holding spear and sacrificing at altar at left, legend around.

Script: Bactrian

Lettering:
þAO ... þAη

Translation:

King Kanishka

Reverse

Lunar deity Mao standing left, holding sword hilt and holding out hand in blessing, lunar crescents on shoulders, legend right, tamgha at left.

Script: Bactrian

Lettering:
MAO

Translation:

MAO

Weight: 3.18g

Diameter: 16mm