Leu Numismatik AG
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vasudeva I, circa 192-225. Tetradrachm (Bronze, 23 mm, 10.00 g, 11 h). ÞAONANOÞAO BAZOΔHO ('King of Kings, Vasudeva' in Batrian) Vasudeva I standing front, nimbate and head to left, holding trident in his left hand and sacrificing over altar with his right hand. Rev. OΗÞO ('Oesho' in Bactrian) Shiva standing facing, holding diadem in his right hand and trident in his left; behind, the bull Nandi, his companion, standing left. Göbl, type 1000. Rare. Very fine.
From a collection of coins from Central Asia.
Vasudeva's rare early copper coins match his early gold issues in showing no second trident above the fire altar.
From a collection of coins from Central Asia.
Vasudeva's rare early copper coins match his early gold issues in showing no second trident above the fire altar.