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Image: Ancient Art (CC BY 2.0)
Denomination2 Dinars
Country / EmpireKushan Empire
Obverse DesignCrowned figure or half-length bust of Vima Kadphises in various poses, holding mace-scepter or laurel branch in right hand; flames at shoulder, tamgha to right or left.
Reverse DesignLegend “Maharajasa rajadirajasa trarvaloga isvarasa mahisvarasa Vima Kathphshasa tratara(sa)” in Karosthi script; ithyphallic Siva standing facing, head left, holding trident in right hand and resting left arm on bull Nandi behind.
