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Tetradrachm - Kujula Kadphises
| Silver | 14.59 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Kushan Empire (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Kujula Kadphises (Κοζουλου Καδφιζου) (30-80) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 40-90 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.59 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#313878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Kujula Kadphises on horseback riding to the right, control marks between horses feet.
Translation: The tyrant, the chief, Kushan
Comment
Loeschner fig. 6a; Cribb, Heraus –; Senior B1.2T; Alram 1263 var. (legends); Donum Burns 9.
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 features a depiction of Kujula Kadphises, the ruler of the Kushan Empire, in a style that combines Indian and Greek elements, while the reverse side features a representation of the Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the empire's cultural connections to the ancient Greek world. This fusion of styles reflects the Kushan Empire's diverse cultural heritage and its position as a crossroads of trade and cultural exchange between India, Greece, and other regions of the ancient world.
