Full Description:
Kushan Dynasty, Vima Kadphises (95-127 AD), Copper Tetradrachma, Obv: king standing facing left, sacrificing at altar at left, club, tamgha and axe head-shafted trident in fields, Greek legend "BACIΛEYC BACIΛEWN CWTHP MEΓAC OOHMO KAΔΦICHC/" around the field, Rev: the lord Shiva standing facing, holding trident and deerskin, Bull nandi right behind, Kharoshthi legend "Maharajasa rajadirajasa sarvaloga isvarasa mahisvarasa Vima Kathphishasa tratara" around the field, 16.75g, 27.20mm, (Gobl # 763/Mitch. ACW # 3048-49), about very fine, Scarce.
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