VIMA KADPHISES of Kushan Empire North INDIA Bull Siva Ancient Greek Coin

Description

VIMA KADPHISES of Kushan Empire North INDIA Bull Siva Ancient Greek Coin

Bronze Tetradrachm. Approximately 26 mm wide. 17 grams

Vima Kadphises standing facing, head to left, sacrificing over altar, trident to left, tamgha and club to right.
Siva standing facing holding trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing to right

Coin struck circa 110-127 A.D.
According to the Rabatak inscription, he was the son of Vima Takto and the father of Kanishka.

Emperor Vima Kadphises expanded the Kushan territory in Afghanistan and north-west India.

The Kushan were able to maintain and protect the Silk road, allowing silk, spices, textiles or medicine to move between China, India and the West.

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