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ID:     75000696
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     KUSHAN EMPIRE
Issuer:     Vima Kadphises
Date Ruled:     Circa AD 100-127/8
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     2 Dinars
Weight:     15.93 g
Die Axis:     12 h
Obverse Description:     Diademed and crowned figure of Vima Kadphises seated facing on cushioned stool with ornate legs, head left, feet on footstool, holding laurel branch; flames at shoulder, club to left, tamgha to right
Reverse Description:     Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, head left, holding trident and resting arm on bull Nandi behind, who is standing right with head facing; Buddhist Triratana (“Three Jewels”) to left
Primary Reference:     MK 1 (O1/R15
Reference2:     unlisted die combination)
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=103604
Grade:     VF
Notes:     Sale: CNG 75, Lot: 696 Very rare, only seven examples known to GÖbl.