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Drachm - Kujula Kadphises
| Issuer | Kushan Empire (India (ancient)) |
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| Year | 5 BC - 40 AD |
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| Value | Drachm (1) |
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| Obverse description | Diademed bust of the Indo-Greek king Hermaios facing right, depicted in the Hellenistic tradition with stylized drapery around the shoulders. The portrait is rendered in a debased but recognizable manner, reflecting the Kushan imitative coinage derived from earlier Indo-Greek prototypes. A surrounding legend in Kharosthi script appears in the field, partially legible due to wear and the irregular flan. The overall style is characteristic of the transitional Kujula Kadphises imitative series, blending Hellenistic iconographic conventions with local die-cutting techniques. |
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| Reverse script | Kharosthi |
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| Edge | Plain |
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