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Tetradrachm: CM.LS.2016-R

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Kanishka I (127-47)
Place of use: Northern India

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Notes

History note: Bequeathed to Corpus by the Revd. Samuel Savage Lewis, 1891.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 24.58 mm
Image(width): 25.42 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1991) by Corpus Christi College

Dating

Circa 100 - Circa 146

Note

Issue mark horned crescent topped with tetradent

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 17.06 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: King standing left with spear sacrificing at altar at left, legend around

  • Text: [...]NERKI [...]
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: 4-armed Shiva standing left with diadem, drum, water flask and trident, issue mark in field at left, legend around

  • Text: [...]OERO[...]
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.LS.2016-R
Primary reference Number: 175932
SNG: VI 2016

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 18 December 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: External
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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