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LOT 3031

Kushan Empire, Vasudeva I CU Tetradrachm. Circa AD 190-230.

Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Middle phase. Vasudeva, nimbate, helmeted, and diademed, standing facing, head to left, sacrificing over altar and holding trident; to left, trident with additional crossbar / Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, holding garland or diadem and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing to left; tamgha to right. MK 1000; ANS Kushan 1103-5; Donum Burns 481-5. Very Fine.(9.79gr, 24mm, 12h.).

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Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 3031

Kushan Empire, Vasudeva I CU Tetradrachm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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