INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kujula Kadphises, circa 30/50-80. Tetradrachm (Bronze, 20 mm, 6.68 g, 6 h), probably Begram. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣTHPOΣΣV EPMAIOV Draped and diademed bust of Kujula Kadphises to right. Rev. 'Kujula Kasasa Kushana Yavugasa Dhramathidasa' (of Kujula Kadphises ruler of the Kushans, steadfast in the Law' in Kharoshthi) Herakles standing facing, holding club set on ground in his right hand and lion skin in his left. ANS Kushan 44ff. In excellent condition for this difficult issue. Minor deposits, otherwise, good very fine.


Kujula Kadphises is called Yavuga on this coin, which originally was a Chinese title used for chieftains of nomadic tribes.