Æ Tetradrachm - Vima Kadphises Bi-lingual

Issuer Kushan Empire
Year 100-127
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Copper
Weight 17.23 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Mitch AC#3008, Göbl Kushan#762
Obverse description King standing left, altar and trident on left; club and tamgha on right.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΣΩΤΗΡ ΜΕΓΑΣ ΟΟΗΜΟ ΚΑΔΦΙΣΗΣ Also exists with corrupted Greek script: ΒΑϹΙΛΕΥϹ BACIΛEWN CWTHP MEΓAC ΟΟΗΜΟ ΚΑΔΦΙϹΗϹ
(Translation: `Basileus Basileuon Soter Megas Ooemo Kadphises`: `King of Kings Vima Kadphises the Great Saviour`)
Reverse description Shiva standing facing, holding trident; and the bull, right. Nandipada symbol in left field.
Reverse script Kharosthi
Reverse lettering Maharajasa rajadirajasa sarvaloga iśvarasa mahiśvarasa v`ima kathpiśasa tratarasa
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage ND (100-127) - -
Numisquare ID 1185928070
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