2 Tetradrachm - Vima Kadphises

Issuer Kushan Empire
Year 100-128
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Tetradrachm (8)
Currency Drachm
Composition Copper
Weight 6.69 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique
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Obverse description Bust with shoulder flames of unbearded ruler, holding club in right hand on clouds. Trident in left upper field.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΒΑCΙΛΕYC ΟΟΝΜΟ ΚΑΔΦΙCΙC
Reverse description 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.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Maharajasa Savarloga Mahishvarasa Vima Kapiphasa Tradata.)
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage ND (100-128) - -
Numisquare ID 5277037880
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