Coin Details
Country:
India
Dynasty:
Kushan Empire
Ruler:
Vima kadphises(113 - 127)
Composition:
Copper
Description
Obverse
Bust with shoulder flames of unbearded ruler, holding club in right hand on clouds. Trident in left upper field.
Lettering: ΒΑCΙΛΕYC ΟΟΝΜΟ ΚΑΔΦΙCΙC
Reverse
Shiva holding trident in right upper hand in front of Nandi bull to right. Tamgha of Vima Kadphises in left upper field. Kharoshthi inscription surrounding.
Translation: Maharajasa Savarloga Mahishvarasa Vima Kapiphasa Tradata.
Exquisite
Value 2 Tetradrachm (8) Currency Drachm Composition Copper Weight 11.99 g Diameter 28 mm Shape Round (irregular) Number N#170092