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Didrachm
| Copper | 9.55 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Kushan Empire (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 144-250 |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.55 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#32946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Crude copy of Kaniska's king at altar motif
Comment
Refer to Wilfried Pieper's "Ancient Coins Revisited" Section Kushana Imitative coinage for more details.Interesting fact
The Kushan Empire, which issued this coin, was a powerful and influential empire that existed in ancient India from the 1st to the 3rd century AD. At its peak, the Kushan Empire stretched from modern-day Afghanistan and Pakistan to parts of India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. The empire was known for its military prowess, its art and architecture, and its religious tolerance. The Kushan Empire was also a major center of Buddhism, and many of its rulers were Buddhist. In fact, the famous Buddhist monument at Sanchi, India, was originally built by the Kushan Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC.
