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echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 10/06/2014 8:43 pm Emperor Kujulas Kadphises was the first emperor of the Kushan empire from 30-80 AD. Not the greatest looking coin but a very important one in the history of the Kushan empire. AE Tetradrachm Obverse: Bust of king surrounded by the Greek legend Basileos Stirossu Ermaiou (King Hermaeus the Saviour) Reverse: Hercules standing holding a club and Lion skin with Kharoshti legend KASANA KUSHANA YAVUGASA DHRAMATHIDASA 8.0 GRAMS X 22 MM Die axis 11h Ref: MAC2844 More info from Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kujula_Kadphises Report this Post to the Staff

Ancientnoob Pillar of the Community United States 5155 Posts	Posted 10/06/2014 9:02 pm Now thats the First Kushan coin. Well played Ron. A rare and wonderful find. Your example is sooooo much better than others available on the market. Surely better than mine... Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 10/06/2014 9:03 pm Thanks Nate, I was very happy to get this so cheap. Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4981 Posts	Posted 10/06/2014 9:14 pm oh cool...the first kushan. I don't know why more people aren't into eastern coins...but I'm kind of glad everyone's fighting over the romans and western greeks, you can snag some eastern coin on the cheap. Report this Post to the Staff
Valecrucis Valued Member United Kingdom 435 Posts	Posted 10/06/2014 9:17 pm Just thought I would share this coin here, to show the base type from which yours drew its style (yes I know the subjects are different...but I mean to show the style from which I think it evolved) Kingdom of Baktria AR drachm, Hermaios (90-70BC) posthumous issue, c.50BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust r. - 'Î'Î£Î™Î›Î•Î™Î©Î£ Î£ÎŸÎ¤Î—Î¡ÎŸÎ£ Î•Î¡ÎœÎ'Î™ÎŸÎ¥ Rev. Zeus enthroned holding sceptre. r. hand outstretched to l. Monogram l. field. Legend: Karosthi Maharajosa tradatosa Hermayosa (of King Hermaios saviour). 15mm, 2.55g Ref: Mitchener 419h Edited by Valecrucis 10/06/2014 9:19 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Medieval Pillar of the Community 3772 Posts	Posted 10/06/2014 9:23 pm Quote: Thanks Nate, I was very happy to get this so cheap. Since I don't have a coin from this ruler, I might be prepared to offer you a profit - as long as it still stays cheap Nice coin - congrats Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 10/06/2014 9:23 pm Yes, the coin was based off of Hermaios, hence the legend of Hermaeus. These two coins a very much related so it fits into the thread. Report this Post to the Staff
Ancientnoob Pillar of the Community United States 5155 Posts	Posted 10/06/2014 9:23 pm I would also like to share the host type ... Greek Kingdom of Bactria Hermaios 80-75 BC - Afghanistan - Kabul Mint. AR Tetradrachm 26.8 mm, (9.44g) Obv: Diademed Bust of Hermaios Greek Legend- EPMAIOY BASILWS SWTHPOS (King Hermaios the Savior) Rev: Zeus Enthroned with Scepter with arm outstretched; monogram right; Kharoshti legend- same as obverse. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 10/06/2014 9:24 pm Not for sale. Report this Post to the Staff
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