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Coin of Kushan King Vasudeva I

c. 142/145+

India, Mathura, Kushan period

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Medium
gold
Measurements
Overall: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous Gift 1999.226
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Location
242A Ancient India(not visible)
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This gold coin represents the reign of the Kushana ruler, Vasudeva I. The coin bears a portrait of the ruler on the obverse and various deities on the reverse. It is identified by inscriptions in Kharosthi, the language used in northwestern India during the Kushan period.
Two sides of a gold coin feature stamped images in low relief. On the left, a king with a halo stands facing left in a tunic and trousers. He holds a long spear and reaches over an altar. On the right, a four-armed figure stands before a bull. Circular inscriptions and beaded borders frame both sides. The warm gold surface is worn, with low-relief details and uneven textures.

Coin of Kushan King Vasudeva I

c. 142/145+

India, Mathura, Kushan period

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