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Auction: 1011 - Ancient, English & Foreign Coins, Commemorative Medals & Numismatic Books
Lot: 396

Kushan Empire, Vima Jadphises (c.100-127/8 AD), AV Double-Stater (15.94g.), BACIEYC ooHMoKAICHC, draped bust of the king facing right on cloud, holding club in right hand, far shoulder flaming. In upper left field, tamgha, rev. Shiva standing facing, head turned left, holding trident in right hand. Behind him, bull Nandi standing right. In upper left field, nandipada (cf. Göbl 20), extremely fine, scarce Estimate £ 10,000-12,000

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