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

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

Goddess Nana standing right, nimbate, holding bowl and protome of animal, legend left, tamgha at right.

Script: Bactrian

Lettering:
NANA

Translation:

NANA

Weight: 3.91g

Diameter: 17-18mm

Found in Northern Pakistan