Lot 10032 – Kushanas, Vima Kadphises, c. 113-127 AD, AV double dinar, 15.92 g.

Kushanas, Vima Kadphises, c. 113-127 AD, AV double dinar, 15.92 g. (26 mm). Obverse: diademed and crowned full figure of Vima Kadphises seated facing on low cushioned throne with ornate legs and high back, head left, feet on footstool, holding laurel branch in raised right hand and resting left arm on left knee; club to left; tamgha to right; flames at shoulder; tamgha to right, encircled by Greek inscription BACIΛEYC OH MO KAΔΦICHC (King Vima Kadphises). Reverse: Siva standing facing, head left, holding trident in right hand and resting left arm on bull Nandi behind, who is standing right with head facing; Buddhist symbol triratna to left, Karoshti legend around.

Good VF+ details, slightly bent, well-centered with a legible text.

A wonderful example of Vima Kadphises’ bold new style, here in the rare type of full portrait of the king sitting on throne.

Ex Chand Collection 1.1.04