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LOT 2665
Ancient Greek Coins - Kushan - Vima Kadphises - Horseman AE Tetradrachm 13-127 A.D.
Obv: BACILEYC BACILEWN CWTHR MEGAC OOHMO KADFICHC legend with Vima Kadphises standing left, sacrificing over altar; trident to left, tamgha and club to right. Rev: Siva standing front, holding trident, the bull Nandi standing right behind; Buddhist triratana (three jewels) to left. Fine.(16.72 grams.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, dealer.
Published
ANS Kushan 274-299 and 303-305; Donum Burns 98.
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LOT 2665
Ancient Greek Coins - Kushan - Vima Kadphises - Horseman AE Tetradrachm
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, dealer.
