Kushan Empire 2 Dinar - Vima Kadphises, 113 – 127

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kushan Empire Kushan Empire
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Dinars
Year 113 – 127
Composition Gold
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 16.01
Diameter (mm) 24
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Dinars from Kushan Empire. Issued from 113 to 127. Struck in Gold. Measures 24 mm and weighs 16.01 g.

Obverse
Bearded bust of king right emerging from jagged mountain top, wearing a high-crowned hat with upturned peak, carrying a club over shoulder, the forefinger of his right hand is enlarged, flames radiate from shoulder right, tamgha in left field
Reverse
Oesho stands facing, head to left, flames emanating from top of head, ithyphallic and naked except for a diaphanous garment, he holds a trident in his right hand, an animal skin in left, he leans against a bull standing right (maharajasa rajadirajasa sarvaloga isvarasa mahisvarasa vima kathpisasa tradara

of great king, king of kings, lord of the world, great lord, Vima Kadphises, saviour)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (113-127) 

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