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ID:     76000959
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     KUSHAN EMPIRE
Issuer:     Vima Kadphises
Date Ruled:     Circa AD 100-127/8
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     2 Dinars
Weight:     15.62 g
Die Axis:     12 h
Obverse Description:     Diademed and crowned figure of Vima Kadphises seated facing cross-legged on clouds, head right, holding mace-scepter over shoulder; flames at shoulders, tamgha to left
Reverse Description:     Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, head left, holding trident in right hand and resting left arm on bull Nandi behind, who is standing right with head facing; Buddhist Triratana (“Three Jewels”) to left
Primary Reference:     MK 10 (O1/R- [unlisted rev. die])
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=108634
Grade:     Good Fine, minor traces of deposits
Notes:     Sale: CNG 76, Lot: 959 Very rare.