Tetradrachm - Soter Megas Kushana

Tetradrachm - Soter Megas (Kushana) - obverseTetradrachm - Soter Megas (Kushana) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Kushan Empire (India (ancient))
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 80-90
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Copper
Weight 8.3 g
Diameter 20 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
56877
References ACR# 1180,
Wilfried Pieper; 2013. Ancient Indian Coins Revisited. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States.
Mitch AC# 2978
Michael Mitchiner; 1978. Oriental Coins and Their Values / Volume 2. The Ancient & Classical World, 600 BC - AD 650. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Diademed radiate (12 rays) Bust of the King to Right, Hand raised holding arrow. Dotted edge.

Reverse

King wearing Iranian cap with long diadem-ties, Riding an horse to Right. Hand raised with holding axe like weapon.
Greek legend around: "King of Kings, the Great Saviour"

Lettering: BACIΛEV BACIΛEVWN CWTHP MEΓAC

Edge

Plain

Comments

Soter Meags was also known as Vima Takto

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (80-90) 

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