Kushan Empire 2 Dinar - Vima Kadphises, 100 – 128

2 Dinars from Kushan Empire. Issued from 100 to 128. Struck in Gold. Measures 24 mm and weighs 15.97 g.

Obverse

Diademed and crowned half-length bust of Vima Kadphises left on clouds, holding mace-scepter in right hand over shoulder; flames at shoulder, tamgha to right

Reverse

Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, head left, holding trident in right hand and resting left arm on bull Nandi behind, who is standing right with head facing (maharajasa rajadirajasa sarvaloga isvarasa mahisvarasa vima kathpisasa tradara

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