Lot 44

Ancient Kushans Vima Kadphises Copper Tetradrachm

Auction # 21 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 800 - 1000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
MAC # 3033-3035
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
26.09 mm
Weight
16.69 gms
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Calendar/Year
110-127 AD

Ancient, Kushans, Vima Kadphises (110-127 AD), Copper Tetradrachm, 16.69 gms, 26.09 mm, Obv. Kingwearing a coat, boots and headgear, a club at right, tamgha above, king standing facing left and offering at an altar, A trident standard placed behindaltar, Bactrian legend “BASILEOS BASILEON SOTER MEGAS OOEMO KADPHISES” partially visible around, Rev. Shiva(Oesho) carrying trident, reclining against Nandi bull, Nandipada in left field; Kharoshthi legend “MaharajasaRajadirajasaSarvalogaIshavarasaMahishwarasa Vema Kataphi” partially visible around, MAC # 3033-3035, fine to very fine, very scarce.