© Sujit
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Di-Chalkon - Kujula Kadphises
| Copper | 4.1 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Kushan Empire (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Kujula Kadphises (Κοζουλου Καδφιζου) (30-80) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 30-80 |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#54891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Camel to Right, Inscriptions in Kharoshti
Edge
Plain
Comment
Refer to Plate XIV-13 of "Coins of the Kushans, or Great Yue-Ti" by Alexander Cunningham (1890)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Di-Chalkon - Kujula Kadphises coin is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of Kujula Kadphises, the Kushan emperor, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and syncretism that characterized the Kushan Empire.
