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Object Type
Museum number: 1888,1208.557
Description: Gold coin. (whole); Bust of King to left. (obverse); Figure of Ommo on left and Wesho on r. standing face to face. (reverse)
Authority
Cultures/periods
Production date: 150-190 (circa)
Production place: Minted in: India
Materials
Dimensions: Diameter: 20 millimetres; Weight: 7.98 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references: Gobl 1984 / System und Chronologie der Munzpragung des Kusanreiches (G.310.1); Cribb & Bracey 2011 / Kushan Coins Catalogue (E.G2iia)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: king/queen; deity
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Huvishka; Named in inscription & portrayed: Ommo; Named in inscription & portrayed: Wesho
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1888
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 1888,1208.557

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