Copper Double-Drachma of Kanishka (AD 127-150) from Uttar-Pradesh Region New Variety Rare

Description

Kushan Dynasty, Kanishka (AD 127-150), Copper Double-Drachma, Uttar-Pradesh Region, Obv: King Sacrificing later, Rev: King standing facing with right hand on hip, Dand in right hand, 7.70 Gms, 20.24 mm, About Very Fine, Rare.

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Step back to the height of the ancient Kushan Empire with this remarkable copper double-drachma issued during the reign of Emperor Kanishka between AD 127 and 150. Struck in the Uttar-Pradesh region of India, this scarce numismatic treasure presents a fascinating numismatic puzzle. The obverse portrays the monarch in the act of sacrificing at an altar, while the reverse depicts the king standing proudly with his right hand resting on his hip and grasping a royal staff, or dand. Graded in About Very Fine condition, this substantial 7.70-gram, 20.24 mm specimen represents a rare new variety that consistently eludes even advanced cabinets. Serious historians and coin enthusiasts covet this piece for its tangible link to the Silk Road era, where trade, art, and diverse religious traditions flourished under one of antiquity's most influential rulers. Owning an authentic Kanishka double-drachma allows modern curators to hold a genuine piece of South Asian antiquity, making it an essential acquisition for any world coin collection focused on ancient empires.