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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
IOLC.2531
Denomination
drachm
(Attic standard)
Description
Copper coin.
(whole)
Vima Kadphises standing to right, sacrificing at fire-altar. Trident-battleaxe in front of, tamgha and club behind him.
(obverse)
Three-headed Śiva/Wesho standing before bull, holding trident in right hand.
(reverse)
Authority
Ruler:
Wima Kadphises
Cultures/periods
Kushan
Production date
113-127
Excavator/field collector
Field Collection by:
Charles Masson
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Begram
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Diameter:
18 millimetres
Weight:
4.32 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Gobl 1984 / System und Chronologie der Munzpragung des Kusanreiches
(Göbl 761, pl. 72)
(type)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
ruler
deity
mammal
fire altar
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Wima Kadphises
Representation of:
Wesho
Representation of:
Nandi
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
IOLC.2531