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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
Lot No. 0059