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Tetradrachm - Huvishka Couch-Lounger; Nana, the Nature Goddess
Bronze | 15.4 g | 25 mm |
Issuer | Kushan Empire (India (ancient)) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 151-190 |
Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
Currency | Drachm |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 15.4 g |
Diameter | 25 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#331542 |
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Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Nana (nature goddess) standind facing to right.
Comment
Cf.Mit.3241Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Indian cultural influences. The Kushan Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent and parts of Central Asia during the 1st to 3rd centuries AD, was founded by Kujula Kadphises, a Chinese general, and this coin reflects the cultural exchange that took place during that time. The coin's design includes Greek-style depictions of the goddess Nana, also known as the Nature Goddess, and the king Huvishka, who is shown in a relaxed pose, lounging on a couch. This fusion of cultural influences is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Kushan Empire and the cross-pollination of ideas that occurred during that time period.