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BI Drachm - Vima Takto
| Issuer | Kushan Empire (India (ancient)) |
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| Year | 80-110 |
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| Weight | 2.43 g |
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| Obverse description | Equestrian portrait of the Kushan king Vima Takto in right profile, seated on horseback. The king holds a battle axe upright in his right hand, with the royal tamgha symbol visible to the right of the horse. A Kharosthi inscription encircles the design in the field, providing the royal legend. |
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| Reverse description | Standing figure of Zeus (Oesho) depicted in right profile, right arm raised in a gesture of benediction or authority, left hand holding a long scepter. The abbreviated Kharosthi inscription 'vi' appears to the left of the figure, while a flower pot or fire altar is depicted to the right, reflecting the syncretic Hellenistic and Iranian religious iconography characteristic of Kushan coinage. |
| Reverse script | Kharosthi |
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