KUSHAN EMPIRE. Vima Kadphises (ca. A.D. 113-127). AV Dinar (8.07 gms), Main mint in Baktria. EXTREMELY FINE.
Donum Burns-82. Obverse: Diademed and crowned half-length bust left on clouds, holding mace-scepter and sword hilt; tamgha to right; Reverse: Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, head left, holding trident and flask; goat skin draped over arm, tamgha to left, Buddhist triratana to right. Lightly toned and evenly handled, with just a hint of porosity to the reverse fields.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Ex: Coin Galleries (10/2010) Lot # 129.
Estimate: $1500 - $2500