Didrachm - Vasudeva I (Kushana Imitative Type) (164-400) front Didrachm - Vasudeva I (Kushana Imitative Type) (164-400) back
Didrachm - Vasudeva I (Kushana Imitative Type) (164-400) photo
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Didrachm - Vasudeva I Kushana Imitative Type

 
Copper 3 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Kushan Empire (India (ancient))
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
164-400
Value
Didrachm (2)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Copper
Weight
3 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#86811
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Lord Shiva (Oesho) Standing in front of Humped bull "Nandi"

Edge

Plain

Comment

A anonymous copy of Kushana Vasudeva coinage with crude execution. See link to other coins for higher denomination of this coin.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Didrachm - Vasudeva I (Kushana Imitative Type) coin is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse (front) side features a depiction of King Vasudeva I, while the reverse (back) side features a representation of the Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Kushan Empire's rule in ancient India.