Kushan Empire Æ Tetradrachm - Vima Kadphises, 100 – 127
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Information
Country
Kushan Empire
Kushan Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
100 – 127
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
17.23
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kushan Empire. Issued from 100 to 127. Struck in Copper. Measures 27 mm and weighs 17.23 g.
- Obverse
- King standing left, altar and trident on left; club and tamgha on right. ("Basileus Basileuon Soter Megas Ooemo Kadphises": "King of Kings Vima Kadphises the Great Saviour")
- Reverse
- Shiva standing facing, holding trident; and the bull, right. Nandipada symbol in left field.
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (100-127) | — | € 9,90 | € 25,00 |
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