INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises, circa 100-127/8. Dinar (Gold, 19 mm, 5.86 g, 12 h), uncertain mint in Baktria. ΒΑCIΛЄΥC OOHMO KAΔΦΙCHC ('King Vima Kadphises' in Greek) Crowned and draped bust of Vima Kadphises emerging from clouds or a mountain top to left with flames on his right shoulder, holding club in his right hand and clasps hilt of sword with his left; in field to upper left, tamgha.
Rev. 'Maharajasa Rajadirajasa Sarvaloga Isvarasa Mahisvarasa Vima Kathphishasa Tratara' ('of the Great King, the King of Kings, Lord of All the World, the Mahesvara, Vima Kadphises, the Defender' in Kharoshti) Oesho (Shiva) standing front, head to left, holding trident in his right hand and water pot in his left, deerskin draped over his left arm; in field to left, tamgha; in field to right, nandipada. ANS Kushan 266. Zeno 197594 (
this coin). Somehwat clipped with light scratches
, otherwise, good fine.
From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, ex Heritage Europe 58, 15 May 2018, 7026.