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Æ Tetradrachm - Vima Kadphises Bi-lingual
| Issuer | Kushan Empire |
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| Year | 100-127 |
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| Currency | Drachm |
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| Obverse description | Standing frontal figure of the deity Shiva (Oesho), depicted with multiple arms and an elaborate flame-like nimbus radiating from the head, rendered in the distinctive Kushan artistic style. The deity holds a trident (trishula) in the left field and raises one hand in a gesture of benediction, with additional attributes visible to the right. The figure wears a dhoti-like lower garment and stands upon a small platform or base element. The encircling Greek legend occupies the outer field, with Kharosthi characters interspersed in the left and right fields. The coin exhibits characteristic irregular flan shaping and green patination consistent with hammered copper coinage of the Kushan period. |
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| Obverse script | Greek/Kharosthi |
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| Reverse description | The god Shiva rendered as a nimbate figure seated upon a large humped bull (Nandi), facing left in three-quarter view, with the deity's radiate crown clearly visible above. Shiva holds a long lance or spear upright in one hand while the bull stands in profile occupying the central field. A small circular symbol, likely a tamgha or dynastic emblem, appears in the left field. The Kharosthi reverse legend encircles the entire design in the outer field, providing the Prakrit equivalent of the obverse Greek royal titulature. The flan is broad and irregular, with areas of olive-green patina typical of Kushan copper issues. |
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