Kushan Dynasty: Vima Kadphises (c. 100-128 AD), AE Unit (17.27 g, 27 mm)

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Overlord

Obverse: King in Kushan dress, standing facing, head left, hand over altar at left, trident-battleaxe in left field, tamgha and (medial) club in right field. BACIΛEYC BACIΛEWN CWTHP MEΓAC OOHMO KAΔΦICHC (Basileus Basileon Sotir Megas Ooimo Kadphisis) (King of Kings, Vima Kadphises, the Great Saviour)
Reverse: Shiva holding trident in right hand, Nandi (bull) standing right behind, Nanipada symbol in left field. Around: traces of Kharosthi legend

THCoins

Nice opalescent colors ! At first i might be a bit hesitant about this specimen. The devices are not really sharp and there seem to be a lot of fakes on the market lately. But i do not think this uneven patina would be easy to immitate.