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Object Type: coin
Museum number: 1894,0506.772
Denomination: didrachm
Description: Copper coin. (whole); Bust of sun god facing right wearing diadem and radiate, holding arrow before face. Three pronged symbol to right surrounded by dotted border. (obverse); King raiding horse to right, wearing diadem, holding lohar axe in right hand, three pronged symbol to right. (reverse)
Authority: Ruler: Wima Takto
Cultures/periods: Kushan
Production date: 90-113
Production place: Minted in: Afghanistan
Materials: copper
Dimensions: Diameter: 22 millimetres; Weight: 8.23 grammes
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Bibliographic references: Cribb & Bracey 2011 / Kushan Coins Catalogue (B.C1a)
Location: Not on display
Associated names: Representation of: Mithra/Mithras
Acquisition name: Purchased from: Maj-Gen Sir Alexander Cunningham
Department: Money and Medals
Registration number: 1894,0506.772

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