The identification of Soter Megas with Vima Takha
Lot 664
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vima Takto (Soter Megas), circa 80-100. Drachm (Bronze, 17 mm, 4.33 g, 10 h). Bull standing right with nandipada above; around, blundered legend in Greek. Rev. MAHARAJASA RAJADHIRAJASA DEVAPUTRASA VIMA TAKHA ('Great King, King of Kings, Son of Heaven, Vima Takto' in Brahmi) Bactrian camel standing right; to right, monogram. MACW -. Senior B12.1. Very rare and historically important. Very fine.

From a collection of coins from Central Asia.

This rare type led to the identification of the mysterious Soter Megas (Great Saviour) with Vima Takha (or Vima Takto), whose name is clearly readable on the reverse.
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Closing time: 15-Aug-20, 19:31:30 CEST
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