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Last of the Great Kushan Vasu Deva I, taking the thrown in AD 189 Vasu Deva is thought to be the son of Huvishka and an Hindu woman. This conclusion is drawn from his obviously Hindu name. It is thought that in the years between the great king Kanishka and his father Huvishka, that some political or social instability may have caused deep rooted fractures in the Kushan Empire. Coins of these earlier rulers included a Pantheon of Iranic and Hellenic gods, while the coins of Vasu Deva with some super duper rare gold exceptions feature Siva. The reason for the change is largely unknown, but it can lead to some speculation. Maybe those in the far western portions of the empire were ill treated under some new religious supervision. We do know that the Kushan Empire came under invasion by Sassanian Persia at the command Ardashir I soon after taking throne in AD 224. Ardashir proceeded to annex the province of Balkh (modern Afghanistan), which up until that time was part of the Kushan Empire, and home to many of those who still worshiped Iranic and Hellenic gods. You can find the coins of Vasu Deva in bronze and gold. In a nut shell, I scratched #2 off the list. I just turned down a super offer for it...I guess I will have to live with my decision. Such as life...enjoy. Please share your coins of the Kushan Empire and associated peoples. Kushan Empire Mint A or B(?) Vasu Deva I (r. AD 189-225) AV Dinar (s. AD 200-225) 20 mm x 8.02 grams Obverse: Crowned and armored, diademed king with long hair, standing facing, nimbate, holding trident and sacrificing at altar at left,second trident above fire altar, Bactrian legend around: žAONANOžAO BA .. ZODelta;eta;O KOžN (King of Kings Bazodeo Kushan) Reverse: Two-armed Shiva standing facing, holding trident and diadem, Bull Nandi left behind, Bactrian legend left: Oeta;žO, tamgha at right Ref: Gobl #528  |
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Pillar of the Community
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A remarkable, stunning coin, Nate...museum quality, imo.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Thanks Bob, it took forever to get me one of the Great Kushans at a decent price in the quality I want but it was doable.
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Beautiful coin indeed, would love to have one of these in my collection.
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Amazing piece! I really love ancient Indian coins, and it really seems like there are so few in the States who care about them at all. Really wonderful example you have there, ancientnoob! I have been collecting Indian coins for about 10 years now, and I only started to get into ancients from South Asia about a year ago. So far I have one small Soter Megas Drachm. And I do have one Kushan Panna from the reign of Vima Kadphises (90-100CE). Although it certainly doesn't hold a candle to your piece, I'm still quite proud of this big piece of copper.  Edited by Archraz
05/02/2016 12:12 am
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Pillar of the Community
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Nice example of the type, Archraz. |
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Bob L- Thanks! I stumbled upon this piece about a year ago. And it is what got me into ancient Indian coins.
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Bedrock of the Community
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And a nice one at that! Very pleasing example.
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Excellent example Archraz, almost full legend and sharp details.
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echizento- Thanks! I'm very happy with it. And, honestly, when I bought it (for very cheap, I might add), I had no idea how uncommon these copper pana coins are in better condition.
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Sweet coin and good write up ^^
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Pillar of the Community
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A superb piece !
I don't often comment on gold coins but I will on this one.
But as always my heart is with the little AE gem of Archraz
Bronze is beautiful !
And cheap too !!
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FVRIVS RVFVS- thanks! But my example is a surprisingly large coin. In fact, its diameter is notably larger than that of a US quarter.
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