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ID:     761734
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     KUSHAN EMPIRE
Issuer:     Vima Kadphises
Date Ruled:     Circa 100-127/8 AD
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     Tetradrachm
Date Struck:     AD Circa 100-127/8
Diameter:     27 mm
Weight:     16.79 g
Die Axis:     12 h
Obverse Description:     BACILEUC BACILEwN [OOH]MO MEGAC OOHM KADFICHC (sic), Kadphises, standing facing, head left, sacrificing over altar to left and holding hand on hilt; to left, filleted trident behind, tamgha and club to right
Reverse Description:     "Maharajasa Rajatirajasa Mahishvarasa Hi(tri)ma Kapishasa Tradata" in Karosthi, Siva with three heads standing facing, holding trident in raised right hand and resting lowered left hand on bull Nandi standing to right, behind; tamgha above to le
Primary Reference:     MK 762
Reference2:     Donum Burns 87-113
Reference3:     MACW 3008
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=77966
Grade:     Good VF, dark green patina with some gray-green overtones
Notes:     Exceptional for type.