Greek Vima Kadphises - Kushan empire - AE Tetradrachm > Lot No. 0059

Description:
Early 2nd century AD. Obv: BACILEYC BACILEWN CWTHP MEGAC OOHMO KADFICHC legend with King standing facing, sacrificing at fire altar at left, club, tamgha and axehead-shafted trident in fields. Rev: Kushan legend, Siva standing facing, holding trident and deerskin, bull Nandi standing right behind; w on o at upper left.

Measurements:
16.72 grams.

Condition:
Very fine.

References:
Goebl 760; MAC 3006; Whitehead 36.

Estimate: £30 - 50 (EUR 40 - 60; USD 50 - 80)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities

Sold for: £30