Lot 188

Ancient Kushanas Vasudeva I Oesho Shiva Copper Drachm

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Catalog Reference #
MAC # 3412
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
about very fine
Diameter
17.81 mm
Weight
4.38 gms
Denomination
Drachm
Calendar/Year
195-225 AD

Ancient, Kushanas, Vasudeva I (195-225 AD), Copper Drachm, 4.38 gms, 17.81 mm, Obverse: Standing king holding a staff in one hand and offering to fire altar at left with other hand, Bactrian legend around, Reverse: Standing deity Oesho (Shiva) shown with two hands, Nandi behind to left, Tamgha at right, Greek legend ‘Ohsho’ at left, Dotted border around, MAC # 3412, about very fine, rare in this condition.