Watch List notes:

INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises. Circa AD 113-127. AV 2 Dinars (25mm, 15.89 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria. BACIΛЄYC OOH MO KAΔΦICHC, diademed and crowned figure of Vima Kadphises seated facing on cushioned throne with ornate legs and high back, head left, feet on footstool, holding laurel branch in raised right hand and resting left arm on left knee; club to left, tamgha to right / Maharajasa rajadirajasa sarvaloga iśvarasa mahiśvarasa vima kaphthiśasa tradara[sa] in Kharosthi, 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. ANS Kushan 260 (this coin); Bopearachchi, Premiers, Série IX, 22; MK 11 (O1/R9; unlisted die pair); Donum Burns 76. VF.


From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 75 (23 May 2007), lot 696.