Bronze tetradrachm of Kujula Kadphises, Begram, AD 50 - AD 90. 1944.100.74930

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Obverse: BASI E S/S THPOS SY/EPMAIOY - Diademed bust of king r.

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Reverse: Zeus enthroned 3/4 l., holding sceptre in l. and making gesture with outstretched r.

Physical Description

Axis: 1
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 4.42
- Diameter (in mm): 19

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: AD 50 - AD 90
Date on Object
- Date: nd
Denomination: tetradrachm
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Bronze
Authority
- Dynasty: Kushan
- Authority: Kujula Kadphises
Geographic
- Mint: Begram
- Region: India
- Locality: Gandhara

References

Citation: SNG9.1510
Reference: Mitchiner 8.1046
Reference: JCD 0126
Reference: ANS SNG 9 1510
Reference: Bop 22.A

Administrative History

Identifier: 1944.100.74930
Department: South Asian
Collection: American Numismatic Society
Provenance
- Bequest of E.T. Newell
- Newell

Notes

Hermaeus imitation

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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