Lot 25

Ancient Kushanas Vasudeva I Copper Drachm

Auction # 24 Lucknow (Online)


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Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine
Diameter
17.47 mm
Weight
4.17 gms
Denomination
Drachm
Calendar/Year
c. 200-225 AD

Ancient, Kushanas, Vasudeva I (c. 200-225 AD), Copper Drachm, 4.17 gms, 17.47 mm, Obverse: Standing king offering to fire altar on his right with his outstretched right hand, his left hand holding a standard, traces of Bactrian-Greek legend around, Reverse: Oesho (Shiva) standing in front of a bull (Nandi) to left, Bactrian-Greek legend ‘Oesho’ in left field, fine, very scarce.