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

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

Solar deity Mithra standing left, holding sword hilt and holding out hand in blessing, radiate nimbus around head, legend right, tamgha at left.

Script: Bactrian

Lettering:
MIYPO

Translation:

Mithra

Weight: 4.20g

Diameter: 15-17mm