Post on 12-Aug-2015
Authentic Ancient Coin of:
Kushan EmpireVima Kadphises - Emperor 90-100 A.D.
Bronze Tetradrachm 25mm (16.30 grams) Struck 90-100 A.D.Reference: BMC 12; Whitehead 36.
BACIΛEYC BACIΛEWN CWTHP MEΓAC OOHMO KAΔΦICHC ("Basileus Basileon Sotir Megas Ooimo Kadphisis"): "King of Kings Vima Kadphises the Great Saviour"., King standing
facing, sacrificing at fire altar at left, club, axehead-shafted trident to left, tamgha (Whitehead symbol 4) to right.
Kushan legend, Siva standing facing, holding trident and deerskin, bull Nandi standing right behind; w on o at upper left.
SHIVA COIN.
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