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Tetradrachm - Kujula Kadphises
| Copper | - | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kushan Empire (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Kujula Kadphises (Κοζουλου Καδφιζου) (30-80) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 30-80 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#102706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Herakles standing with club and lion skin.
Lettering: KUJULA KASASA KUSHANA YAVUGASA DHARMATHIDASA
Translation: "Kujula Kadphises ruler of the Kushans, steadfast in the Law"
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Plain
Comment
Kujula Kadphises (Kushan language: Κοζουλου Καδφιζου, also Κοζολα Καδαφες reigned 30–80 CE, or 40-90 CE according to Bopearachchi) was a Kushan prince who united the Yuezhi confederation during the 1st century CE, and became the first Kushan emperor. According to the Rabatak inscription, he was the great grandfather of the great Kushan king Kanishka I. He is considered as the founder of the Kushan Empire.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kushan Empire's Tetradrachm coin is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side depicts a portrait of Kujula Kadphises, the ruler of the Kushan Empire, while the reverse side features a representation of the Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during this period in Indian history.
