{"title":"Ancient India (c. 600 BCE – 700 CE)","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore a curated selection of coins from ancient Indian civilisations spanning over a millennium. This collection features punch-marked coins, cast copper issues, and the celebrated gold and silver coinages of the Mauryas, Kushanas, Guptas, and Satavahanas — each piece a tangible relic of India's earliest monetary history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePunch-marked silver and copper coins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMauryan, Gupta \u0026amp; Kushana issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndo-Greek and Satavahana coinages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare cast and tribal coins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ancient-india-chahamanas-ajmer-ajaya-deva-lakshmi-type-c-1110-1120-ad-numismatic-collectible","title":"Ancient India Chahamanas (Ajmer) – Ajaya Deva Goddess Lakshmi Type (c. 1110–1120 AD) Numismatic Collectible","description":"\u003cp\u003eAncient India – Chahamanas of Ajmer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAjaya Deva – Goddess Lakshmi Type | c. 1110–1120 AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA historically significant medieval Indian coin of Ajaya Deva, a ruler of the Chahamana (Chauhan) dynasty of Ajmer. Dating to approximately 1110–1120 AD, this coin represents the distinctive monetary tradition of one of the important Rajput dynasties of medieval northern India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chahamanas, better known as the Chauhans, established Ajmer as an important political centre and played a major role in the history of Rajasthan and northern India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObverse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin features a depiction of Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of prosperity, wealth and good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seated goddess motif is a characteristic feature of this series and reflects the strong religious and artistic traditions incorporated into medieval Indian coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse carries the name and titulature of Ajaya Deva in Nagari script, surrounded by a stylised arrangement of letters and symbols characteristic of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the ruler's name and the Lakshmi type makes this an important example of medieval Rajput coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Ancient \/ Medieval India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKingdom: Chahamanas of Ajmer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDynasty: Chahamana (Chauhan)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuler: Ajaya Deva\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: c. 1110–1120 AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: Early 12th Century AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Goddess Lakshmi Type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObverse: Goddess Lakshmi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse: Nagari legend bearing the ruler's name\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScript: Nagari\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: Medieval Indian Coin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chahamana dynasty of Ajmer was one of the prominent Rajput ruling houses of medieval northern India. Ajmer developed into an important centre under the Chahamanas, whose territories extended across parts of present-day Rajasthan and neighbouring regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAjaya Deva is traditionally regarded as an important ruler of the early 12th-century Chahamana line. His coinage provides tangible evidence of the political and cultural environment of medieval Rajasthan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe depiction of Goddess Lakshmi on the coin is especially noteworthy. Religious imagery was an important component of medieval Indian coinage, while the inclusion of the ruler's name in Nagari script provides an important connection between the physical coin and its issuing authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector's Appeal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent historical collectible for specialists and enthusiasts of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ancient \u0026amp; Medieval Indian Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Chahamana \/ Chauhan Coinage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ajmer Coinage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Rajput Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ajaya Deva Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Goddess Lakshmi Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Medieval Hindu Coinage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Early 12th Century Indian Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Nagari Script Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Rajasthan Numismatics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge of Coin: Approximately 900 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating piece of medieval Indian history, representing the Chahamanas of Ajmer, the Rajput heritage of Rajasthan and the enduring tradition of Goddess Lakshmi imagery in Indian coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48186001260756,"sku":"A00001","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/fby8NrRE.webp?v=1782729373"},{"product_id":"sassanian-empire-khusru-ii-c-590-627-ad-darabgard-mint-issue-1-ancient-numismatic-collectible","title":"Sassanian Empire – Khusru II Silver Drachm\n\nDarabgard Mint | c. 590–627 AD | Ancient Persian Coinage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSassanian Empire – Khusru II Silver Drachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarabgard Mint | c. 590–627 AD | Ancient Persian Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA historically important \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilver drachm of Khusru II (Khosrow II)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the Sassanian Empire, attributed to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarabgard mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Dating to the late 6th or early 7th century AD, this coin represents the sophisticated monetary tradition of one of the most powerful empires of the ancient Near East.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKhusru II, also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKhosrow II Parviz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, was one of the greatest rulers of the Sassanian Empire, reigning from approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e590 to 627 AD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse features the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroyal bust of Khusru II facing right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, wearing his distinctive elaborate crown and royal ornaments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe carefully rendered portrait and elaborate headdress are characteristic of Sassanian royal coinage and serve as a powerful representation of imperial authority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse depicts the characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoroastrian sacred fire altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, flanked by attendants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis religious imagery is one of the defining features of Sassanian coinage and reflects the importance of Zoroastrianism within the Sassanian state.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint and regnal-year markings around the design provide important information regarding the coin’s place and period of production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpire: Sassanian Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler: Khusru II (Khosrow II)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReign: c. 590–627 AD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Late 6th–Early 7th Century AD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint: Darabgard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination: Silver Drachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Sassanian Silver Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse: Bust of Khusru II facing right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse: Sacred fire altar flanked by attendants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: Ancient Persia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSassanian Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the dominant powers of Late Antiquity, ruling a vast territory centred on Persia and maintaining prolonged political and military rivalry with the Byzantine Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reign of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKhusru II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marked the final great period of Sassanian imperial expansion. His armies achieved remarkable successes against the Byzantine Empire before the subsequent reversal of fortunes ultimately contributed to the weakening of the empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSassanian silver drachms circulated extensively across the empire and beyond its borders, making them important evidence of the extensive economic and commercial networks of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarabgard mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e attribution adds an important geographical dimension to the coin, connecting this specimen with the monetary production of the Persian province associated with ancient Darabgard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSassanian Empire Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKhusru II \/ Khosrow II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Persian Silver Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSassanian Silver Drachms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarabgard Mint Issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoroastrian Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Middle Eastern Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate Antique Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersian Imperial History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge of Coin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,400–1,450 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eancient Sassanian silver drachm of Khusru II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining the powerful royal portrait of one of Persia’s greatest monarchs with the iconic Zoroastrian fire altar and the historical significance of the Darabgard mint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48186002145492,"sku":"A00012","price":7999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_20-06-27-306-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618067"},{"product_id":"kosala-ayodhya-satyamitra-copper-unit-ancient-india-c-200-300-ce-3rd-century-ce","title":"Kosala (Ayodhya) – Satyamitra Copper Unit\nAncient India | c. 200–300 CE | 3rd Century CE","description":"\u003cp\u003eKosala (Ayodhya) – Satyamitra Copper Unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient India | c. 200–300 CE | 3rd Century CE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA historically important ancient Indian copper coin attributed to Satyamitra, a ruler associated with the ancient Kosala region and Ayodhya (Saketa).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to approximately c. 200–300 CE, this coin belongs to the early historic coinage of Ayodhya and is an excellent example of the distinctive local monetary tradition that developed in northern India during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObverse:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA humped bull standing facing left, accompanied by a characteristic symbol in the field. The ancient Brahmi legend “Satyamitasa” identifies the ruler Satyamitra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA peacock standing beside a palm tree, forming a distinctive and attractive composition characteristic of this coin type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoin Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry\/Region: Ancient India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKingdom\/Region: Kosala – Ayodhya (Saketa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuler: Satyamitra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: c. 200–300 CE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentury: 3rd Century CE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenomination: Copper Unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal: Copper \/ Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScript: Brahmi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObverse: Humped bull with Brahmi legend “Satyamitasa”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse: Peacock and palm tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: Approximately 1,700–1,800 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAyodhya, known as Saketa in ancient times, was an important political and commercial centre of northern India. The region produced a distinctive series of coins issued by local rulers whose names are preserved through their coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSatyamitra was one of the Mitra rulers associated with ancient Kosala\/Ayodhya. His coins are particularly interesting because they preserve his name in Brahmi script, providing valuable numismatic evidence for the history of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the bull, peacock and palm tree gives this issue a highly distinctive visual character. The use of Brahmi lettering further adds to its historical importance, making the coin an excellent piece for collectors interested in the development of early Indian coinage and the history of ancient Ayodhya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInteresting Fact:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor several lesser-known rulers of ancient northern India, their names and historical presence are known primarily through their coinage. Coins such as this therefore serve not only as monetary objects but also as important archaeological and historical records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector Appeal:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating addition to collections of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ancient Indian Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Kosala Coinage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ayodhya \/ Saketa Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Mitra Dynasty Coinage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Early Indian Copper Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Brahmi Script Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ancient Indian Historical Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 3rd Century CE Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable 1,700+ year-old piece of ancient Indian history, combining an identifiable ruler's name, early Brahmi script and distinctive animal and botanical symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48449002012884,"sku":null,"price":4999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_19-37-04-494-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618063"},{"product_id":"kosala-ayodhya-satyamitra-copper-unit-ancient-india-c-200-300-ce-3rd-century-ce-1","title":"Kosala (Ayodhya) – Satyamitra Copper Unit\nAncient India | c. 200–300 CE | 3rd Century CE","description":"\u003cp\u003eKosala (Ayodhya) – Satyamitra Copper Unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient India | c. 200–300 CE | 3rd Century CE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA historically important ancient Indian copper coin attributed to Satyamitra, a ruler associated with the ancient Kosala region and Ayodhya (Saketa).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to approximately c. 200–300 CE, this coin belongs to the early historic coinage of Ayodhya and is an excellent example of the distinctive local monetary tradition that developed in northern India during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObverse:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA humped bull standing facing left, accompanied by a characteristic symbol in the field. The ancient Brahmi legend “Satyamitasa” identifies the ruler Satyamitra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA peacock standing beside a palm tree, forming a distinctive and attractive composition characteristic of this coin type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoin Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry\/Region: Ancient India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKingdom\/Region: Kosala – Ayodhya (Saketa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuler: Satyamitra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: c. 200–300 CE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentury: 3rd Century CE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenomination: Copper Unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal: Copper \/ Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScript: Brahmi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObverse: Humped bull with Brahmi legend “Satyamitasa”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse: Peacock and palm tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: Approximately 1,700–1,800 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAyodhya, known as Saketa in ancient times, was an important political and commercial centre of northern India. The region produced a distinctive series of coins issued by local rulers whose names are preserved through their coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSatyamitra was one of the Mitra rulers associated with ancient Kosala\/Ayodhya. His coins are particularly interesting because they preserve his name in Brahmi script, providing valuable numismatic evidence for the history of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the bull, peacock and palm tree gives this issue a highly distinctive visual character. The use of Brahmi lettering further adds to its historical importance, making the coin an excellent piece for collectors interested in the development of early Indian coinage and the history of ancient Ayodhya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInteresting Fact:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor several lesser-known rulers of ancient northern India, their names and historical presence are known primarily through their coinage. Coins such as this therefore serve not only as monetary objects but also as important archaeological and historical records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector Appeal:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating addition to collections of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ancient Indian Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Kosala Coinage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ayodhya \/ Saketa Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Mitra Dynasty Coinage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Early Indian Copper Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Brahmi Script Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ancient Indian Historical Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 3rd Century CE Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable 1,700+ year-old piece of ancient Indian history, combining an identifiable ruler's name, early Brahmi script and distinctive animal and botanical symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48449093370068,"sku":null,"price":4499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_19-37-08-815-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618060"},{"product_id":"ancient-karkotakas-of-kashmir-pratapaditya-vinayaditya-gold-dinara","title":"Ancient Karkotakas of Kashmir – Pratapaditya \/ Vinayaditya Gold Dinara","description":"\u003cp\u003eAncient Karkotakas of Kashmir – Pratapaditya \/ Vinayaditya Gold Dinara\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase Gold | Ancient Kashmir | Rare Historical Coin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally interesting ancient gold-content dinara associated with the Karkota rulers of Kashmir, featuring the characteristic Kushan-inspired design tradition of a standing king and a seated goddess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable coin belongs to the post-Kushan \/ post-Gupta numismatic tradition of Kashmir, when local rulers continued and adapted earlier Kushan and Kidarite monetary designs. The type is particularly important for collectors of early medieval Indian coinage because of its distinctive iconography and continued use of ancient monetary conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObverse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse features a seated goddess, traditionally identified with Lakshmi \/ Ardoksho, seated frontally on a throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goddess represents prosperity, abundance and divine fortune. The composition reflects the strong influence of earlier Kushan and Kidarite coin designs that continued to appear in modified form on later northern Indian issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse depicts the ruler standing in a Kushan-style pose, associated with the traditional sacrificial\/ritual imagery found on this family of coins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surviving legends and highly stylised design connect the issue with the Pratapaditya \/ Vinayaditya series, making it a fascinating example of the continuation of Kushan-influenced coinage traditions in Kashmir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Ancient Kashmir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDynasty: Karkota \/ Karkotaka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution: Pratapaditya \/ Vinayaditya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: Traditionally attributed to the early post-Kushan \/ post-Gupta period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenomination: Gold Dinara\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal: Base Gold \/ Debased Gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObverse: Seated goddess, traditionally identified as Lakshmi \/ Ardoksho\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse: King standing in Kushan-style representation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Ancient Kashmir Gold Dinara\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference: KK 528\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Karkota rulers played an important role in the history of Kashmir and northern India. Their coinage demonstrates the remarkable longevity of earlier monetary traditions, with Kushan and Kidarite-inspired imagery continuing to influence later issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of a seated goddess on one side and a standing ruler on the other creates a fascinating visual link between the coinage of the Kushans, Kidarites and later Kashmir. The increasingly stylised execution of the designs is itself an important characteristic of this numismatic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy This Coin Is Special\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Extremely scarce ancient Kashmir type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Gold-content ancient dinara\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Distinctive seated goddess design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Kushan-influenced standing king\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Associated with the Karkota\/Karkotaka monetary tradition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Important example of post-Kushan Indian coinage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Highly desirable for advanced ancient Indian collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Reference type KK 528\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector's Appeal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin would make a significant addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ancient Indian Gold Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ancient Kashmir Coinage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Karkota \/ Karkotaka Dynasty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Pratapaditya \u0026amp; Vinayaditya Coinage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Kidarite \u0026amp; Post-Kushan Coinage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Kushan-Influenced Indian Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ancient Hindu Coinage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Rare Indian Gold Dinaras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Early Medieval Indian Numismatics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and historically fascinating ancient Kashmir dinara, preserving the remarkable artistic and monetary legacy of the Kushan-influenced coinage tradition in northern India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48449845559508,"sku":"A00002","price":74999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/gupta-coins-italian-silver-commemorative-coin_e255a8dc-f015-4fa5-8f92-39fa09077950.jpg?v=1786373731"},{"product_id":"sassanian-empire-khusru-ii-silver-drachm-darabgard-mint-c-590-627-ad-ancient-persian-coinage-copy","title":"Sassanian Empire – Khusru II Silver Drachm\n\nDarabgard Mint | c. 590–627 AD | Ancient Persian Coinage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSassanian Empire – Khusru II Silver Drachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarabgard Mint | c. 590–627 AD | Ancient Persian Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA historically important \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilver drachm of Khusru II (Khosrow II)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the Sassanian Empire, attributed to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarabgard mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Dating to the late 6th or early 7th century AD, this coin represents the sophisticated monetary tradition of one of the most powerful empires of the ancient Near East.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKhusru II, also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKhosrow II Parviz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, was one of the greatest rulers of the Sassanian Empire, reigning from approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e590 to 627 AD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse features the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroyal bust of Khusru II facing right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, wearing his distinctive elaborate crown and royal ornaments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe carefully rendered portrait and elaborate headdress are characteristic of Sassanian royal coinage and serve as a powerful representation of imperial authority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse depicts the characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoroastrian sacred fire altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, flanked by attendants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis religious imagery is one of the defining features of Sassanian coinage and reflects the importance of Zoroastrianism within the Sassanian state.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint and regnal-year markings around the design provide important information regarding the coin’s place and period of production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpire: Sassanian Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler: Khusru II (Khosrow II)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReign: c. 590–627 AD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Late 6th–Early 7th Century AD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint: Darabgard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination: Silver Drachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Sassanian Silver Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse: Bust of Khusru II facing right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse: Sacred fire altar flanked by attendants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: Ancient Persia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSassanian Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the dominant powers of Late Antiquity, ruling a vast territory centred on Persia and maintaining prolonged political and military rivalry with the Byzantine Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reign of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKhusru II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marked the final great period of Sassanian imperial expansion. His armies achieved remarkable successes against the Byzantine Empire before the subsequent reversal of fortunes ultimately contributed to the weakening of the empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSassanian silver drachms circulated extensively across the empire and beyond its borders, making them important evidence of the extensive economic and commercial networks of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarabgard mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e attribution adds an important geographical dimension to the coin, connecting this specimen with the monetary production of the Persian province associated with ancient Darabgard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSassanian Empire Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKhusru II \/ Khosrow II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Persian Silver Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSassanian Silver Drachms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarabgard Mint Issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoroastrian Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Middle Eastern Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate Antique Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersian Imperial History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge of Coin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,400–1,450 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eancient Sassanian silver drachm of Khusru II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining the powerful royal portrait of one of Persia’s greatest monarchs with the iconic Zoroastrian fire altar and the historical significance of the Darabgard mint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48467557646548,"sku":"A00013","price":7999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_20-06-23-153-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618068"},{"product_id":"famous-prithviraj-chauhan-coin-bull-horseman-billon-jital-chauhan-dynasty-c-1179-1192-ce","title":"Famous Prithviraj Chauhan Coin – Bull \u0026 Horseman Billon Jital – Chauhan Dynasty – c. 1179–1192 CE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamous Prithviraj Chauhan Coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChauhan Dynasty of Ajmer \u0026amp; Delhi – Bull \u0026amp; Horseman Billon Jital\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA historically fascinating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Jital of Prithviraj III (Prithviraja Chauhan)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most celebrated rulers of medieval India. This iconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBull \u0026amp; Horseman type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e belongs to the Chauhan coinage of Ajmer and Delhi and dates to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ec. 1179–1192 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The type is catalogued as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTye #52 and Rajgor #717\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.numista.com\/52190?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eNumista\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coin is particularly appealing because it carries the ruler’s name in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNagari script\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while retaining the traditional bull-and-horseman design that is strongly associated with medieval North Indian jital coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse depicts a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehumped bull facing left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the Nagari legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sri Samanta Deva”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bull design represents the continuation of an established jital tradition in northern India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehorseman riding towards the right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding Nagari legend reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sri Prithvi Raja Deva”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis inscription provides the direct numismatic identification of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrithviraj III\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making the coin especially desirable to collectors interested in the celebrated Chauhan ruler. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.numista.com\/52190?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eNumista\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prithviraj III \/ Prithviraja Chauhan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDynasty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chauhan \/ Chahamana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ajmer \u0026amp; Delhi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 1179–1192 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 Jital\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Billon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bull \u0026amp; Horseman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bull facing left; “Sri Samanta Deva” in Nagari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Horseman facing right; “Sri Prithvi Raja Deva” in Nagari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hammered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tye #52; Rajgor #717\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e830–850 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChahamanas, commonly known as the Chauhans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, were one of the important ruling dynasties of medieval northern India. Their power was centred around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAjmer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and later extended into the Delhi region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrithviraj III\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, popularly remembered as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrithviraj Chauhan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ruled during a particularly important period in the history of northern India. His reign coincided with the major political and military struggles that culminated in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattles of Tarain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis coinage provides tangible evidence of his authority and is especially valuable because the ruler’s name appears directly on the coin in the contemporary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNagari script\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Coin Is Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBull \u0026amp; Horseman Jital\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is among the most recognisable medieval Indian coin types. It combines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebull motif\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emounted horseman\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe ruler’s name in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNagari\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA connection with one of India’s most famous medieval rulers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMore than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeight centuries of history\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors, the appeal goes beyond the historical name. The coin is a genuine piece of medieval monetary history that circulated during the turbulent final decades of Prithviraj Chauhan’s reign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition to collections of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrithviraj Chauhan Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChauhan \/ Chahamana Dynasty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAjmer \u0026amp; Delhi Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRajput Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedieval Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon Jitals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBull \u0026amp; Horseman Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNagari Script Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12th Century Indian Numismatics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA famous and highly collectible medieval Indian coin associated with Prithviraj Chauhan, combining an iconic bull-and-horseman design with the ruler’s name in Nagari script. A remarkable piece of Indian history, approximately 830–850 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48467619709140,"sku":"A00014","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_20-24-03-872-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618074"},{"product_id":"sassanian-empire-khusro-i-silver-half-drachm-bust-sacred-fire-altar-c-531-579-ad","title":"Sassanian Empire Khusro I Silver Half Drachm – Bust \u0026 Sacred Fire Altar – c. 531–579 AD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSassanian Empire – Khusro I Silver Half Drachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKhosrow I Anushirvan | Bust \u0026amp; Sacred Fire Altar Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilver half drachm of Khusro I (Khosrow I)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the greatest rulers of the Sassanian Empire. Known by the epithet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnushirvan (“of the immortal soul”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Khusro I ruled from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e531 to 579 AD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and presided over one of the most prosperous and influential periods of Sassanian history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis small denomination provides an interesting example of the extensive silver coinage system that supported commerce throughout the Sassanian Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse features the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebust of Khusro I facing right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, wearing his distinctive royal crown and elaborate headdress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe carefully stylised royal portrait represents the emperor’s authority and follows the established artistic conventions of Sassanian coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse depicts the characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoroastrian sacred fire altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, generally flanked by attendants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sacred fire was a central symbol of the Sassanian religious tradition and is one of the most recognisable features of Sassanian coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sassanian Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Khusro I \/ Khosrow I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEpithet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Anushirvan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 531–579 AD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6th Century AD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Half Drachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bust \u0026amp; Fire Altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bust of Khusro I facing right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sacred fire altar with attendants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ancient Persia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSassanian Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the great powers of Late Antiquity, ruling much of Iran and neighbouring territories and maintaining a long-standing rivalry with the Byzantine Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reign of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKhusro I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is often regarded as one of the high points of Sassanian civilisation. His administration, military reforms, economic policies and patronage of learning strengthened the empire and contributed to its cultural and intellectual achievements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSassanian silver coinage circulated widely across the empire and beyond its frontiers. 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Instead, individual punches were applied to the silver piece at different stages, creating the distinctive overlapping and irregular arrangement seen on ancient punch-marked coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ancient India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKingdom:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Magadha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 600 BCE \/ Early Historic Period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssociated Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mauryan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Karshapana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Punch-Marked Coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Multiple individual punches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gupta-Hardaker Series IVd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e GH 451\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagadha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the most powerful Mahajanapadas of ancient India and played a decisive role in the political development of the subcontinent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe emergence and widespread circulation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilver punch-marked coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents a major milestone in Indian monetary history. These early coins were used extensively for trade, taxation and commercial transactions and continued to circulate across successive political periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Magadhan monetary tradition eventually became closely associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauryan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose expansion under rulers such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChandragupta Maurya and Ashoka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e created one of the largest political and economic systems of ancient India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePunch-marked coins are therefore particularly important because they belong to a period when India’s earliest large-scale monetary systems were developing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Punch-Marked Coins Are Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe term \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“punch-marked”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e refers to the manufacturing process rather than a single design. Individual symbols were struck onto the silver flan using separate punches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis technique gives every surviving specimen its own distinctive arrangement of symbols, making these coins fascinating objects for both historical and numismatic study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn important addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagadha Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauryan Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Punch-Marked Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarshapanas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahajanapada Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly Indian Monetary History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Silver Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGupta-Hardaker Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6th Century BCE Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge of Coin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,600 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, if dated to c. 600 BCE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable survivor from the formative period of Indian monetary history, representing the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagadhan silver Karshapana tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the sophisticated punch-marking technology used more than two millennia ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48467707986132,"sku":"A00077","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_20-13-08-538-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618067"},{"product_id":"chalukya-gadhaiya-paisa-gujarat-billon-coin-stylized-bust-altar-9th-10th-century-ce","title":"Chalukya Gadhaiya Paisa – Gujarat Billon Coin – Stylized Bust \u0026 Altar – 9th–10th Century CE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChalukyas of Gujarat – Gadhaiya Paisa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnonymous Ruler | Billon Coin | c. 9th–10th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGadhaiya Paisa of the Chalukyas of Gujarat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, representing one of the most distinctive and widely recognized medieval coin types of western India. Dating to approximately the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9th–10th century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this anonymous issue belongs to the long-lived Gadhaiya coinage tradition of Gujarat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coin is particularly notable for its highly stylised imagery, which developed considerably from the earlier Sasanian-inspired designs that influenced this remarkable series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighly stylised and abstracted bust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, derived from the royal portrait traditions of earlier Sasanian-influenced coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver time, the original portrait became increasingly geometric and schematic, eventually producing the distinctive appearance that collectors associate with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGadhaiya Paisa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse displays a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estylised fire altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by abstract geometric elements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe altar design preserves the memory of the earlier Sasanian-inspired fire-altar motif while demonstrating how the imagery evolved into a distinctly western Indian medieval coin type.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gujarat, Western India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDynasty\/Attribution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chalukyas of Gujarat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Anonymous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 9th–10th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gadhaiya Paisa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Billon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stylised Bust \/ Altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stylised bust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stylised altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deyell 158b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hammered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGadhaiya Paisa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most fascinating coin series of medieval western India. Its origins can be traced to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSasanian-influenced silver coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that circulated widely across western India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the type continued to be produced locally, the original Persian-style royal portrait and fire altar became progressively more abstract. The result was a distinctive Indian coin design that remained in circulation for centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGujarat’s position on important \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndian Ocean and overland trade routes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e helped make this coinage particularly significant. Gadhaiya coins were widely accepted in commercial transactions and became an important component of the regional monetary economy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Coin Is Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe transformation from a recognizable royal bust and altar into highly abstract geometric forms is one of the most fascinating evolutionary stories in Indian numismatics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis anonymous Gadhaiya Paisa therefore represents not only medieval Gujarat’s monetary system but also the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecultural transmission and transformation of Sasanian artistic influences into indigenous Indian coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChalukya Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGujarat Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGadhaiya Paisa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedieval Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSasanian-Influenced Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Indian Numismatics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnonymous Medieval Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly Medieval Gujarat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndian Trade Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge of Coin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,100–1,200 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highly distinctive medieval Indian coin, showcasing the fascinating evolution of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSasanian-inspired imagery into the iconic Gadhaiya Paisa tradition of Gujarat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48467794428116,"sku":"A00009\/22","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_20-24-32-489-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618073"},{"product_id":"ancient-india-kota-kula-dynasty-punjab-copper-coin-shiva-with-trishul-nandi-c-360-460-ce","title":"Ancient India Kota Kula Dynasty Punjab Copper Coin – Shiva with Trishul \u0026 Nandi – c. 360–460 CE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient India – Kota Kula Dynasty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePunjab Copper Coin | Shiva, Trishul \u0026amp; Nandi | c. 360–460 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA historically fascinating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecopper coin of the Kota Kula dynasty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, associated with the Punjab region and dated approximately to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ec. 360–460 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This rare regional issue is particularly interesting for its distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShaivite imagery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining Lord Shiva, the Trishul and Nandi with the dynastic legend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Kota.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coin provides an important glimpse into the religious and political traditions of northern India during the post-Kushan and Gupta-era period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by his characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrishul (trident)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe strong Shaivite imagery reflects the religious traditions of the period and makes this coin particularly attractive to collectors of ancient Indian Hindu-themed coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the sacred bull and vahana of Lord Shiva.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ancient legend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Kota”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identifies the issuing dynasty and provides an important numismatic connection to the Kota Kula rulers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ancient India – Punjab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDynasty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kota Kula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 360–460 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentury:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4th–5th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiva \u0026amp; Nandi Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiva with Trishul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nandi with legend “Kota”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScript\/Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Kota”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheme:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shaivite \/ Hindu Religious Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKota Kula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents one of the lesser-known ruling groups of northern India during the early centuries of the Common Era. Their coinage is particularly valuable because it provides direct archaeological and numismatic evidence for a regional political authority whose history is otherwise comparatively limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe religious imagery on the coin is especially significant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiva and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e form one of the most recognisable sacred associations in Hindu tradition, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrishul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of Shiva’s principal attributes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe presence of this imagery on a royal coin demonstrates the importance of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShaivism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the religious and cultural landscape of northern India during this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumismatic Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the extensive coinage of major imperial dynasties, coins of smaller regional powers such as the Kota Kula are considerably more specialised. Their historical importance lies in their ability to document the existence, geographical influence and religious affiliations of lesser-known dynasties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe simple but powerful combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiva, Trishul, Nandi and the “Kota” legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives this issue a distinctive identity within ancient Indian numismatics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKota Kula Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Punjab Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegional Indian Dynasties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShaivite Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHindu Religious Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiva \u0026amp; Nandi Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePost-Kushan Indian Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4th–5th Century Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare Ancient Copper Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge of Coin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,550–1,650 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating and uncommon piece of ancient Indian numismatic history, preserving the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKota Kula name and powerful Shaivite imagery of Shiva, Trishul and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on a single ancient copper coin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48467815334100,"sku":"A00030","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_20-14-22-185-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618074"},{"product_id":"ancient-haryana-yaudheya-republic-karttikeya-devasena-copper-coin-11-52g-c-3rd-4th-century-ce-1-700-years-old","title":"Ancient Haryana Yaudheya Republic Karttikeya \u0026 Devasena Copper Coin – 11.52g – c. 3rd–4th Century CE – 1,700+ Years Old","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Haryana – Yaudheya Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya \u0026amp; Devasena Copper Unit | 11.52 g | c. 3rd–4th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eancient copper coin of the Yaudheya Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaryana region of northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya (Skanda)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the obverse and his consort \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevasena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to approximately the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3rd–4th century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.52-gram copper unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,700–1,800 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and represents an important piece of Haryana’s ancient political, religious and numismatic heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya (Skanda)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is depicted standing facing, holding a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003espear in his right hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epeacock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, his traditional vehicle, appears near his feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding Brahmi legend reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Yaudheya Ganasya Jaya”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Victory to the Yaudheya people.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe legend is especially significant because it identifies the collective \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheya Gana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than an individual ruler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoddess Devasena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, consort of Karttikeya, standing facing left within a dotted border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is shown with a raised hand and is accompanied by distinctive religious symbols:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKalasha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – sacred vessel symbolising auspiciousness, abundance and prosperity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTriratna \/ Nandipada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – an important ancient religious symbol.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pairing of Karttikeya and Devasena makes this an especially attractive example of ancient Indian religious coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ancient Haryana, Northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssuing Authority:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yaudheya Republic \/ Yaudheya Ganasangha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 3rd–4th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper Unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11.52 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Karttikeya standing with spear and peacock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Devasena standing left with Kalasha and Triratna\/Nandipada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Yaudheya Ganasya Jaya”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScript:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brahmi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Devendra Handa, Plate LXXII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,700–1,800 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheyas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were an ancient warrior republic whose territories were strongly associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epresent-day Haryana and adjoining regions of northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir name is derived from the ancient concept of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyodha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning warrior, and their coinage reflects their strong martial identity. 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Devasena Copper Unit | 11.52 g | c. 3rd–4th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eancient copper coin of the Yaudheya Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaryana region of northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya (Skanda)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the obverse and his consort \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevasena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to approximately the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3rd–4th century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.52-gram copper unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,700–1,800 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and represents an important piece of Haryana’s ancient political, religious and numismatic heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya (Skanda)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is depicted standing facing, holding a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003espear in his right hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epeacock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, his traditional vehicle, appears near his feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding Brahmi legend reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Yaudheya Ganasya Jaya”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Victory to the Yaudheya people.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe legend is especially significant because it identifies the collective \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheya Gana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than an individual ruler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoddess Devasena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, consort of Karttikeya, standing facing left within a dotted border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is shown with a raised hand and is accompanied by distinctive religious symbols:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKalasha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – sacred vessel symbolising auspiciousness, abundance and prosperity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTriratna \/ Nandipada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – an important ancient religious symbol.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pairing of Karttikeya and Devasena makes this an especially attractive example of ancient Indian religious coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ancient Haryana, Northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssuing Authority:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yaudheya Republic \/ Yaudheya Ganasangha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 3rd–4th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper Unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11.52 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Karttikeya standing with spear and peacock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Devasena standing left with Kalasha and Triratna\/Nandipada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Yaudheya Ganasya Jaya”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScript:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brahmi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Devendra Handa, Plate LXXII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,700–1,800 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheyas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were an ancient warrior republic whose territories were strongly associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epresent-day Haryana and adjoining regions of northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir name is derived from the ancient concept of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyodha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning warrior, and their coinage reflects their strong martial identity. 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It provides direct evidence of a political system in which the identity of the community itself was represented on its coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya and the Yaudheyas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yaudheyas were particularly devoted to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya (Skanda)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Hindu deity associated with warfare, military power and victory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis appearance on Yaudheya coinage is one of the most distinctive features of the series and reflects the community’s martial character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe depiction of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevasena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Karttikeya’s consort, on the reverse adds further religious significance and creates an unusually complete representation of the Skanda tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Coin Is Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAncient coin associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaryana\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIssued by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheya Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,700–1,800 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSubstantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.52 g copper unit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya depicted with spear and peacock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevasena depicted on the reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAncient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrahmi script\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInscription proclaiming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Victory to the Yaudheya people”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eImportant evidence of ancient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erepublican coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong connection with ancient Haryana’s history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional piece for collectors of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Haryana Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheya Republic Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheya Ganasangha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya \/ Skanda Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevasena Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Hindu Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Copper Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepublican Indian Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrahmi Script Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Northern Indian Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3rd–4th Century CE Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable 1,700+ year-old piece of ancient Haryana’s history, combining republican political identity, powerful Karttikeya worship and distinctive Brahmi numismatic art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48468595114196,"sku":"A00062","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_19-28-00-494-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618063"},{"product_id":"ancient-haryana-yaudheya-republic-karttikeya-devasena-copper-coin-11-52g-c-3rd-4th-century-ce-1-700-years-old-copy","title":"Ancient Haryana Yaudheya Republic Karttikeya \u0026 Devasena Copper Coin – 11.52g – c. 3rd–4th Century CE – 1,700+ Years Old","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Haryana – Yaudheya Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya \u0026amp; Devasena Copper Unit | 11.52 g | c. 3rd–4th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eancient copper coin of the Yaudheya Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaryana region of northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya (Skanda)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the obverse and his consort \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevasena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to approximately the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3rd–4th century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.52-gram copper unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,700–1,800 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and represents an important piece of Haryana’s ancient political, religious and numismatic heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya (Skanda)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is depicted standing facing, holding a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003espear in his right hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epeacock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, his traditional vehicle, appears near his feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding Brahmi legend reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Yaudheya Ganasya Jaya”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Victory to the Yaudheya people.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe legend is especially significant because it identifies the collective \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheya Gana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than an individual ruler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoddess Devasena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, consort of Karttikeya, standing facing left within a dotted border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is shown with a raised hand and is accompanied by distinctive religious symbols:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKalasha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – sacred vessel symbolising auspiciousness, abundance and prosperity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTriratna \/ Nandipada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – an important ancient religious symbol.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pairing of Karttikeya and Devasena makes this an especially attractive example of ancient Indian religious coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ancient Haryana, Northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssuing Authority:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yaudheya Republic \/ Yaudheya Ganasangha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 3rd–4th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper Unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11.52 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Karttikeya standing with spear and peacock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Devasena standing left with Kalasha and Triratna\/Nandipada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Yaudheya Ganasya Jaya”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScript:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brahmi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Devendra Handa, Plate LXXII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,700–1,800 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheyas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were an ancient warrior republic whose territories were strongly associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epresent-day Haryana and adjoining regions of northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir name is derived from the ancient concept of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyodha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning warrior, and their coinage reflects their strong martial identity. 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Devasena Copper Unit | 11.52 g | c. 3rd–4th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eancient copper coin of the Yaudheya Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaryana region of northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya (Skanda)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the obverse and his consort \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevasena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to approximately the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3rd–4th century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.52-gram copper unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,700–1,800 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and represents an important piece of Haryana’s ancient political, religious and numismatic heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya (Skanda)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is depicted standing facing, holding a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003espear in his right hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epeacock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, his traditional vehicle, appears near his feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding Brahmi legend reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Yaudheya Ganasya Jaya”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Victory to the Yaudheya people.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe legend is especially significant because it identifies the collective \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheya Gana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than an individual ruler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoddess Devasena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, consort of Karttikeya, standing facing left within a dotted border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is shown with a raised hand and is accompanied by distinctive religious symbols:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKalasha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – sacred vessel symbolising auspiciousness, abundance and prosperity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTriratna \/ Nandipada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – an important ancient religious symbol.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pairing of Karttikeya and Devasena makes this an especially attractive example of ancient Indian religious coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ancient Haryana, Northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssuing Authority:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yaudheya Republic \/ Yaudheya Ganasangha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 3rd–4th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper Unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11.52 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Karttikeya standing with spear and peacock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Devasena standing left with Kalasha and Triratna\/Nandipada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Yaudheya Ganasya Jaya”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScript:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brahmi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Devendra Handa, Plate LXXII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,700–1,800 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheyas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were an ancient warrior republic whose territories were strongly associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epresent-day Haryana and adjoining regions of northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir name is derived from the ancient concept of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyodha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning warrior, and their coinage reflects their strong martial identity. 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Devasena Copper Unit | 11.52 g | c. 3rd–4th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eancient copper coin of the Yaudheya Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaryana region of northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya (Skanda)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the obverse and his consort \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevasena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to approximately the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3rd–4th century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.52-gram copper unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,700–1,800 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and represents an important piece of Haryana’s ancient political, religious and numismatic heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya (Skanda)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is depicted standing facing, holding a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003espear in his right hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epeacock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, his traditional vehicle, appears near his feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding Brahmi legend reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Yaudheya Ganasya Jaya”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Victory to the Yaudheya people.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe legend is especially significant because it identifies the collective \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheya Gana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than an individual ruler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoddess Devasena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, consort of Karttikeya, standing facing left within a dotted border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is shown with a raised hand and is accompanied by distinctive religious symbols:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKalasha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – sacred vessel symbolising auspiciousness, abundance and prosperity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTriratna \/ Nandipada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – an important ancient religious symbol.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pairing of Karttikeya and Devasena makes this an especially attractive example of ancient Indian religious coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ancient Haryana, Northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssuing Authority:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yaudheya Republic \/ Yaudheya Ganasangha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 3rd–4th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper Unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11.52 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Karttikeya standing with spear and peacock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Devasena standing left with Kalasha and Triratna\/Nandipada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Yaudheya Ganasya Jaya”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScript:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brahmi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Devendra Handa, Plate LXXII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,700–1,800 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheyas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were an ancient warrior republic whose territories were strongly associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epresent-day Haryana and adjoining regions of northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir name is derived from the ancient concept of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyodha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning warrior, and their coinage reflects their strong martial identity. 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Devasena Copper Unit | 11.52 g | c. 3rd–4th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eancient copper coin of the Yaudheya Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaryana region of northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya (Skanda)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the obverse and his consort \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevasena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to approximately the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3rd–4th century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.52-gram copper unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,700–1,800 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and represents an important piece of Haryana’s ancient political, religious and numismatic heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya (Skanda)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is depicted standing facing, holding a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003espear in his right hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epeacock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, his traditional vehicle, appears near his feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding Brahmi legend reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Yaudheya Ganasya Jaya”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Victory to the Yaudheya people.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe legend is especially significant because it identifies the collective \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheya Gana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than an individual ruler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoddess Devasena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, consort of Karttikeya, standing facing left within a dotted border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is shown with a raised hand and is accompanied by distinctive religious symbols:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKalasha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – sacred vessel symbolising auspiciousness, abundance and prosperity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTriratna \/ Nandipada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – an important ancient religious symbol.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pairing of Karttikeya and Devasena makes this an especially attractive example of ancient Indian religious coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ancient Haryana, Northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssuing Authority:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yaudheya Republic \/ Yaudheya Ganasangha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 3rd–4th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper Unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11.52 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Karttikeya standing with spear and peacock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Devasena standing left with Kalasha and Triratna\/Nandipada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Yaudheya Ganasya Jaya”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScript:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brahmi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Devendra Handa, Plate LXXII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,700–1,800 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheyas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were an ancient warrior republic whose territories were strongly associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epresent-day Haryana and adjoining regions of northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir name is derived from the ancient concept of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyodha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning warrior, and their coinage reflects their strong martial identity. 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It provides direct evidence of a political system in which the identity of the community itself was represented on its coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya and the Yaudheyas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yaudheyas were particularly devoted to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya (Skanda)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Hindu deity associated with warfare, military power and victory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis appearance on Yaudheya coinage is one of the most distinctive features of the series and reflects the community’s martial character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe depiction of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevasena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Karttikeya’s consort, on the reverse adds further religious significance and creates an unusually complete representation of the Skanda tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Coin Is Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAncient coin associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaryana\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIssued by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheya Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,700–1,800 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSubstantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.52 g copper unit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya depicted with spear and peacock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevasena depicted on the reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAncient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrahmi script\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInscription proclaiming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Victory to the Yaudheya people”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eImportant evidence of ancient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erepublican coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong connection with ancient Haryana’s history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional piece for collectors of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Haryana Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheya Republic Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheya Ganasangha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya \/ Skanda Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevasena Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Hindu Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Copper Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepublican Indian Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrahmi Script Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Northern Indian Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3rd–4th Century CE Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable 1,700+ year-old piece of ancient Haryana’s history, combining republican political identity, powerful Karttikeya worship and distinctive Brahmi numismatic art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48468616773844,"sku":"A00066","price":6999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_19-25-09-959-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618061"},{"product_id":"ancient-haryana-yaudheya-republic-karttikeya-devasena-copper-coin-11-52g-c-3rd-4th-century-ce-1-700-years-old-copy-1","title":"Ancient Haryana Yaudheya Republic Karttikeya \u0026 Devasena Copper Coin – 11.52g – c. 3rd–4th Century CE – 1,700+ Years Old","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Haryana – Yaudheya Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya \u0026amp; Devasena Copper Unit | 11.52 g | c. 3rd–4th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eancient copper coin of the Yaudheya Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaryana region of northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya (Skanda)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the obverse and his consort \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevasena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to approximately the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3rd–4th century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.52-gram copper unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,700–1,800 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and represents an important piece of Haryana’s ancient political, religious and numismatic heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya (Skanda)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is depicted standing facing, holding a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003espear in his right hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epeacock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, his traditional vehicle, appears near his feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding Brahmi legend reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Yaudheya Ganasya Jaya”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Victory to the Yaudheya people.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe legend is especially significant because it identifies the collective \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheya Gana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than an individual ruler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoddess Devasena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, consort of Karttikeya, standing facing left within a dotted border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is shown with a raised hand and is accompanied by distinctive religious symbols:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKalasha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – sacred vessel symbolising auspiciousness, abundance and prosperity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTriratna \/ Nandipada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – an important ancient religious symbol.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pairing of Karttikeya and Devasena makes this an especially attractive example of ancient Indian religious coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ancient Haryana, Northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssuing Authority:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yaudheya Republic \/ Yaudheya Ganasangha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 3rd–4th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper Unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11.52 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Karttikeya standing with spear and peacock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Devasena standing left with Kalasha and Triratna\/Nandipada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Yaudheya Ganasya Jaya”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScript:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brahmi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Devendra Handa, Plate LXXII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,700–1,800 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheyas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were an ancient warrior republic whose territories were strongly associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epresent-day Haryana and adjoining regions of northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir name is derived from the ancient concept of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyodha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning warrior, and their coinage reflects their strong martial identity. Rather than depicting a hereditary monarch, Yaudheya coins prominently celebrate the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or collective republican community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Yaudheya Ganasya Jaya” — “Victory to the Yaudheya people”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is therefore of exceptional historical importance. It provides direct evidence of a political system in which the identity of the community itself was represented on its coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya and the Yaudheyas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yaudheyas were particularly devoted to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya (Skanda)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Hindu deity associated with warfare, military power and victory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis appearance on Yaudheya coinage is one of the most distinctive features of the series and reflects the community’s martial character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe depiction of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevasena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Karttikeya’s consort, on the reverse adds further religious significance and creates an unusually complete representation of the Skanda tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Coin Is Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAncient coin associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaryana\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIssued by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheya Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,700–1,800 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSubstantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.52 g copper unit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya depicted with spear and peacock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevasena depicted on the reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAncient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrahmi script\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInscription proclaiming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Victory to the Yaudheya people”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eImportant evidence of ancient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erepublican coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong connection with ancient Haryana’s history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional piece for collectors of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Haryana Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheya Republic Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheya Ganasangha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya \/ Skanda Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevasena Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Hindu Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Copper Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepublican Indian Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrahmi Script Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Northern Indian Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3rd–4th Century CE Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable 1,700+ year-old piece of ancient Haryana’s history, combining republican political identity, powerful Karttikeya worship and distinctive Brahmi numismatic art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48468626276564,"sku":"A00067","price":6999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_20-21-15-412-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618073"},{"product_id":"ancient-kushan-empire-vima-kadphises-copper-tetradrachm-shiva-nandi-16-75g-c-105-130-ce","title":"Ancient Kushan Empire Vima Kadphises Copper Tetradrachm – Shiva \u0026 Nandi – 16.75g – c. 105–130 CE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Kushan Empire – Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper Tetradrachm | Shiva \u0026amp; Nandi Type | 16.75 g | c. 105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge copper tetradrachm of Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most important early rulers of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Dating to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this substantial 16.75-gram coin is a striking example of the cultural and religious synthesis represented in Kushan imperial coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coin combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHellenistic, Iranian and Indian artistic traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the Kushan ruler depicted performing a religious offering on the obverse and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva with Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prominently represented on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Vima Kadphises standing facing left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dressed in royal attire and performing a ritual offering over a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall fire altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identifies the ruler and reflects the continuation of Hellenistic numismatic conventions within the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe image of the king personally performing a sacrifice is an important representation of royal authority and religious devotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva standing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, holding his characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrident (trishula)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with his sacred bull \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beside or behind him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi inscription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Maharaja rajadhiraja sarvaloga isvarasa mahesvarasa”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis conveys the ruler’s exalted titulature and association with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshvara (Shiva)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe appearance of Shiva and Nandi on imperial coinage is particularly significant and represents one of the earliest major manifestations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanthropomorphic Shiva imagery on Kushan coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2nd Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16.75 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vima Kadphises sacrificing at an altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiva with trident and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Greek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kharosthi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligious Association:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiva \/ Maheshvara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Standard Issue Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the most important early Kushan rulers and played a major role in consolidating Kushan power across Central Asia and northern India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kushan Empire occupied a strategically important position along major trade routes connecting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asia, India and the wider ancient world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its coinage reflects this cosmopolitan environment, combining artistic and religious traditions from several cultures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises is also particularly important in the development of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge copper and gold Kushan coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with substantial copper denominations circulating throughout the empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligious \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most fascinating aspects of this coin is the deliberate combination of different cultural traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek legend and artistic conventions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the obverse reflect the Hellenistic legacy of the region, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi inscription and depiction of Shiva and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e demonstrate the strong incorporation of Indian religious traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshvara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning “Great Lord” and associated with Shiva, is especially significant. It reflects the Kushan ruler’s connection with the Shaivite religious tradition while demonstrating the remarkably diverse religious environment of the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumismatic Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.75-gram copper denomination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents the substantial monetary standards used by the Kushans. Such large copper coins were important for everyday commercial transactions and complemented the empire’s prestigious gold coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehistorical ruler, bilingual cultural traditions, Greek and Kharosthi legends, Shiva, Nandi and a large copper flan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives this coin exceptional numismatic interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outstanding addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Empire Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Copper Tetradrachms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Copper Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiva \u0026amp; Nandi Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Hindu Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi Script Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek-Legend Ancient Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asian \u0026amp; Indian Ancient Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge of Coin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,900 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.75-gram Kushan copper tetradrachm of Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showcasing the fascinating meeting of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan imperial power, Hellenistic tradition and ancient Indian Shaivite iconography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through the powerful depiction of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48468635418836,"sku":"A00051","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_19-29-26-343-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618063"},{"product_id":"ancient-kushan-empire-vima-kadphises-copper-tetradrachm-shiva-nandi-16-75g-c-105-130-ce-copy","title":"Ancient Kushan Empire Vima Kadphises Copper Tetradrachm – Shiva \u0026 Nandi – 16.75g – c. 105–130 CE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Kushan Empire – Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper Tetradrachm | Shiva \u0026amp; Nandi Type | 16.75 g | c. 105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge copper tetradrachm of Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most important early rulers of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Dating to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this substantial 16.75-gram coin is a striking example of the cultural and religious synthesis represented in Kushan imperial coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coin combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHellenistic, Iranian and Indian artistic traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the Kushan ruler depicted performing a religious offering on the obverse and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva with Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prominently represented on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Vima Kadphises standing facing left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dressed in royal attire and performing a ritual offering over a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall fire altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identifies the ruler and reflects the continuation of Hellenistic numismatic conventions within the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe image of the king personally performing a sacrifice is an important representation of royal authority and religious devotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva standing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, holding his characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrident (trishula)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with his sacred bull \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beside or behind him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi inscription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Maharaja rajadhiraja sarvaloga isvarasa mahesvarasa”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis conveys the ruler’s exalted titulature and association with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshvara (Shiva)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe appearance of Shiva and Nandi on imperial coinage is particularly significant and represents one of the earliest major manifestations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanthropomorphic Shiva imagery on Kushan coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2nd Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16.75 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vima Kadphises sacrificing at an altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiva with trident and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Greek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kharosthi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligious Association:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiva \/ Maheshvara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Standard Issue Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the most important early Kushan rulers and played a major role in consolidating Kushan power across Central Asia and northern India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kushan Empire occupied a strategically important position along major trade routes connecting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asia, India and the wider ancient world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its coinage reflects this cosmopolitan environment, combining artistic and religious traditions from several cultures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises is also particularly important in the development of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge copper and gold Kushan coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with substantial copper denominations circulating throughout the empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligious \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most fascinating aspects of this coin is the deliberate combination of different cultural traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek legend and artistic conventions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the obverse reflect the Hellenistic legacy of the region, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi inscription and depiction of Shiva and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e demonstrate the strong incorporation of Indian religious traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshvara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning “Great Lord” and associated with Shiva, is especially significant. It reflects the Kushan ruler’s connection with the Shaivite religious tradition while demonstrating the remarkably diverse religious environment of the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumismatic Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.75-gram copper denomination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents the substantial monetary standards used by the Kushans. Such large copper coins were important for everyday commercial transactions and complemented the empire’s prestigious gold coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehistorical ruler, bilingual cultural traditions, Greek and Kharosthi legends, Shiva, Nandi and a large copper flan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives this coin exceptional numismatic interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outstanding addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Empire Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Copper Tetradrachms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Copper Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiva \u0026amp; Nandi Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Hindu Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi Script Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek-Legend Ancient Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asian \u0026amp; Indian Ancient Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge of Coin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,900 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.75-gram Kushan copper tetradrachm of Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showcasing the fascinating meeting of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan imperial power, Hellenistic tradition and ancient Indian Shaivite iconography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through the powerful depiction of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48468669202644,"sku":"A00052","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_19-31-36-519-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618065"},{"product_id":"ancient-kushan-empire-vima-kadphises-copper-tetradrachm-shiva-nandi-16-75g-c-105-130-ce-copy-1","title":"Ancient Kushan Empire Vima Kadphises Copper Tetradrachm – Shiva \u0026 Nandi – 16.75g – c. 105–130 CE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Kushan Empire – Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper Tetradrachm | Shiva \u0026amp; Nandi Type | 16.75 g | c. 105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge copper tetradrachm of Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most important early rulers of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Dating to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this substantial 16.75-gram coin is a striking example of the cultural and religious synthesis represented in Kushan imperial coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coin combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHellenistic, Iranian and Indian artistic traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the Kushan ruler depicted performing a religious offering on the obverse and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva with Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prominently represented on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Vima Kadphises standing facing left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dressed in royal attire and performing a ritual offering over a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall fire altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identifies the ruler and reflects the continuation of Hellenistic numismatic conventions within the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe image of the king personally performing a sacrifice is an important representation of royal authority and religious devotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva standing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, holding his characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrident (trishula)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with his sacred bull \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beside or behind him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi inscription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Maharaja rajadhiraja sarvaloga isvarasa mahesvarasa”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis conveys the ruler’s exalted titulature and association with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshvara (Shiva)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe appearance of Shiva and Nandi on imperial coinage is particularly significant and represents one of the earliest major manifestations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanthropomorphic Shiva imagery on Kushan coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2nd Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16.75 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vima Kadphises sacrificing at an altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiva with trident and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Greek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kharosthi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligious Association:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiva \/ Maheshvara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Standard Issue Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the most important early Kushan rulers and played a major role in consolidating Kushan power across Central Asia and northern India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kushan Empire occupied a strategically important position along major trade routes connecting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asia, India and the wider ancient world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its coinage reflects this cosmopolitan environment, combining artistic and religious traditions from several cultures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises is also particularly important in the development of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge copper and gold Kushan coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with substantial copper denominations circulating throughout the empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligious \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most fascinating aspects of this coin is the deliberate combination of different cultural traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek legend and artistic conventions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the obverse reflect the Hellenistic legacy of the region, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi inscription and depiction of Shiva and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e demonstrate the strong incorporation of Indian religious traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshvara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning “Great Lord” and associated with Shiva, is especially significant. It reflects the Kushan ruler’s connection with the Shaivite religious tradition while demonstrating the remarkably diverse religious environment of the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumismatic Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.75-gram copper denomination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents the substantial monetary standards used by the Kushans. Such large copper coins were important for everyday commercial transactions and complemented the empire’s prestigious gold coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehistorical ruler, bilingual cultural traditions, Greek and Kharosthi legends, Shiva, Nandi and a large copper flan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives this coin exceptional numismatic interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outstanding addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Empire Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Copper Tetradrachms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Copper Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiva \u0026amp; Nandi Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Hindu Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi Script Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek-Legend Ancient Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asian \u0026amp; Indian Ancient Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge of Coin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,900 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.75-gram Kushan copper tetradrachm of Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showcasing the fascinating meeting of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan imperial power, Hellenistic tradition and ancient Indian Shaivite iconography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through the powerful depiction of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48468675363028,"sku":"A00053","price":6999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_19-31-31-772-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618065"},{"product_id":"ancient-kushan-empire-vima-kadphises-copper-tetradrachm-shiva-nandi-16-75g-c-105-130-ce-copy-2","title":"Ancient Kushan Empire Vima Kadphises Copper Tetradrachm – Shiva \u0026 Nandi – 16.75g – c. 105–130 CE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Kushan Empire – Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper Tetradrachm | Shiva \u0026amp; Nandi Type | 16.75 g | c. 105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge copper tetradrachm of Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most important early rulers of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall fire altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identifies the ruler and reflects the continuation of Hellenistic numismatic conventions within the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe image of the king personally performing a sacrifice is an important representation of royal authority and religious devotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva standing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, holding his characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrident (trishula)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with his sacred bull \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beside or behind him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi inscription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Maharaja rajadhiraja sarvaloga isvarasa mahesvarasa”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis conveys the ruler’s exalted titulature and association with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshvara (Shiva)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe appearance of Shiva and Nandi on imperial coinage is particularly significant and represents one of the earliest major manifestations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanthropomorphic Shiva imagery on Kushan coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2nd Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16.75 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vima Kadphises sacrificing at an altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiva with trident and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Greek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kharosthi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligious Association:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiva \/ Maheshvara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Standard Issue Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the most important early Kushan rulers and played a major role in consolidating Kushan power across Central Asia and northern India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kushan Empire occupied a strategically important position along major trade routes connecting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asia, India and the wider ancient world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its coinage reflects this cosmopolitan environment, combining artistic and religious traditions from several cultures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises is also particularly important in the development of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge copper and gold Kushan coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with substantial copper denominations circulating throughout the empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligious \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most fascinating aspects of this coin is the deliberate combination of different cultural traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek legend and artistic conventions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the obverse reflect the Hellenistic legacy of the region, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi inscription and depiction of Shiva and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e demonstrate the strong incorporation of Indian religious traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshvara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning “Great Lord” and associated with Shiva, is especially significant. It reflects the Kushan ruler’s connection with the Shaivite religious tradition while demonstrating the remarkably diverse religious environment of the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumismatic Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.75-gram copper denomination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents the substantial monetary standards used by the Kushans. Such large copper coins were important for everyday commercial transactions and complemented the empire’s prestigious gold coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehistorical ruler, bilingual cultural traditions, Greek and Kharosthi legends, Shiva, Nandi and a large copper flan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives this coin exceptional numismatic interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outstanding addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Empire Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Copper Tetradrachms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Copper Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiva \u0026amp; Nandi Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Hindu Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi Script Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek-Legend Ancient Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asian \u0026amp; Indian Ancient Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge of Coin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,900 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.75-gram Kushan copper tetradrachm of Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showcasing the fascinating meeting of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan imperial power, Hellenistic tradition and ancient Indian Shaivite iconography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through the powerful depiction of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48468678508756,"sku":"A00054","price":6999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_19-32-45-945-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618065"},{"product_id":"ancient-kushan-empire-vima-kadphises-copper-tetradrachm-shiva-nandi-16-75g-c-105-130-ce-copy-3","title":"Ancient Kushan Empire Vima Kadphises Copper Tetradrachm – Shiva \u0026 Nandi – 16.75g – c. 105–130 CE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Kushan Empire – Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper Tetradrachm | Shiva \u0026amp; Nandi Type | 16.75 g | c. 105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge copper tetradrachm of Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most important early rulers of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Dating to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this substantial 16.75-gram coin is a striking example of the cultural and religious synthesis represented in Kushan imperial coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coin combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHellenistic, Iranian and Indian artistic traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the Kushan ruler depicted performing a religious offering on the obverse and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva with Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prominently represented on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Vima Kadphises standing facing left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dressed in royal attire and performing a ritual offering over a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall fire altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identifies the ruler and reflects the continuation of Hellenistic numismatic conventions within the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe image of the king personally performing a sacrifice is an important representation of royal authority and religious devotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva standing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, holding his characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrident (trishula)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with his sacred bull \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beside or behind him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi inscription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Maharaja rajadhiraja sarvaloga isvarasa mahesvarasa”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis conveys the ruler’s exalted titulature and association with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshvara (Shiva)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe appearance of Shiva and Nandi on imperial coinage is particularly significant and represents one of the earliest major manifestations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanthropomorphic Shiva imagery on Kushan coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2nd Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16.75 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vima Kadphises sacrificing at an altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiva with trident and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Greek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kharosthi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligious Association:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiva \/ Maheshvara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Standard Issue Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the most important early Kushan rulers and played a major role in consolidating Kushan power across Central Asia and northern India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kushan Empire occupied a strategically important position along major trade routes connecting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asia, India and the wider ancient world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its coinage reflects this cosmopolitan environment, combining artistic and religious traditions from several cultures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises is also particularly important in the development of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge copper and gold Kushan coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with substantial copper denominations circulating throughout the empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligious \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most fascinating aspects of this coin is the deliberate combination of different cultural traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek legend and artistic conventions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the obverse reflect the Hellenistic legacy of the region, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi inscription and depiction of Shiva and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e demonstrate the strong incorporation of Indian religious traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshvara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning “Great Lord” and associated with Shiva, is especially significant. It reflects the Kushan ruler’s connection with the Shaivite religious tradition while demonstrating the remarkably diverse religious environment of the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumismatic Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.75-gram copper denomination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents the substantial monetary standards used by the Kushans. Such large copper coins were important for everyday commercial transactions and complemented the empire’s prestigious gold coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehistorical ruler, bilingual cultural traditions, Greek and Kharosthi legends, Shiva, Nandi and a large copper flan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives this coin exceptional numismatic interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outstanding addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Empire Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Copper Tetradrachms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Copper Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiva \u0026amp; Nandi Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Hindu Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi Script Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek-Legend Ancient Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asian \u0026amp; Indian Ancient Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge of Coin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,900 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.75-gram Kushan copper tetradrachm of Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showcasing the fascinating meeting of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan imperial power, Hellenistic tradition and ancient Indian Shaivite iconography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through the powerful depiction of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48468683030740,"sku":"A00055","price":6999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_19-32-41-651-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618063"},{"product_id":"ancient-kushan-empire-vima-kadphises-copper-tetradrachm-shiva-nandi-16-75g-c-105-130-ce-copy-4","title":"Ancient Kushan Empire Vima Kadphises Copper Tetradrachm – Shiva \u0026 Nandi – 16.75g – c. 105–130 CE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Kushan Empire – Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper Tetradrachm | Shiva \u0026amp; Nandi Type | 16.75 g | c. 105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge copper tetradrachm of Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most important early rulers of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Dating to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this substantial 16.75-gram coin is a striking example of the cultural and religious synthesis represented in Kushan imperial coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coin combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHellenistic, Iranian and Indian artistic traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the Kushan ruler depicted performing a religious offering on the obverse and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva with Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prominently represented on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Vima Kadphises standing facing left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dressed in royal attire and performing a ritual offering over a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall fire altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identifies the ruler and reflects the continuation of Hellenistic numismatic conventions within the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe image of the king personally performing a sacrifice is an important representation of royal authority and religious devotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva standing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, holding his characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrident (trishula)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with his sacred bull \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beside or behind him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi inscription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Maharaja rajadhiraja sarvaloga isvarasa mahesvarasa”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis conveys the ruler’s exalted titulature and association with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshvara (Shiva)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe appearance of Shiva and Nandi on imperial coinage is particularly significant and represents one of the earliest major manifestations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanthropomorphic Shiva imagery on Kushan coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2nd Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16.75 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vima Kadphises sacrificing at an altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiva with trident and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Greek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kharosthi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligious Association:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiva \/ Maheshvara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Standard Issue Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the most important early Kushan rulers and played a major role in consolidating Kushan power across Central Asia and northern India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kushan Empire occupied a strategically important position along major trade routes connecting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asia, India and the wider ancient world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its coinage reflects this cosmopolitan environment, combining artistic and religious traditions from several cultures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises is also particularly important in the development of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge copper and gold Kushan coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with substantial copper denominations circulating throughout the empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligious \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most fascinating aspects of this coin is the deliberate combination of different cultural traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek legend and artistic conventions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the obverse reflect the Hellenistic legacy of the region, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi inscription and depiction of Shiva and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e demonstrate the strong incorporation of Indian religious traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshvara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning “Great Lord” and associated with Shiva, is especially significant. It reflects the Kushan ruler’s connection with the Shaivite religious tradition while demonstrating the remarkably diverse religious environment of the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumismatic Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.75-gram copper denomination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents the substantial monetary standards used by the Kushans. Such large copper coins were important for everyday commercial transactions and complemented the empire’s prestigious gold coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehistorical ruler, bilingual cultural traditions, Greek and Kharosthi legends, Shiva, Nandi and a large copper flan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives this coin exceptional numismatic interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outstanding addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Empire Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Copper Tetradrachms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Copper Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiva \u0026amp; Nandi Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Hindu Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi Script Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek-Legend Ancient Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asian \u0026amp; Indian Ancient Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge of Coin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,900 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.75-gram Kushan copper tetradrachm of Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showcasing the fascinating meeting of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan imperial power, Hellenistic tradition and ancient Indian Shaivite iconography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through the powerful depiction of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48468688437460,"sku":"A00056","price":6999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_19-36-12-897-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618062"},{"product_id":"ancient-kushan-empire-vima-kadphises-copper-tetradrachm-shiva-nandi-16-75g-c-105-130-ce-copy-5","title":"Ancient Kushan Empire Vima Kadphises Copper Tetradrachm – Shiva \u0026 Nandi – 16.75g – c. 105–130 CE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Kushan Empire – Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper Tetradrachm | Shiva \u0026amp; Nandi Type | 16.75 g | c. 105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge copper tetradrachm of Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most important early rulers of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall fire altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identifies the ruler and reflects the continuation of Hellenistic numismatic conventions within the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe image of the king personally performing a sacrifice is an important representation of royal authority and religious devotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva standing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, holding his characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrident (trishula)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with his sacred bull \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beside or behind him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi inscription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Maharaja rajadhiraja sarvaloga isvarasa mahesvarasa”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis conveys the ruler’s exalted titulature and association with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshvara (Shiva)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe appearance of Shiva and Nandi on imperial coinage is particularly significant and represents one of the earliest major manifestations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanthropomorphic Shiva imagery on Kushan coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2nd Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16.75 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vima Kadphises sacrificing at an altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiva with trident and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Greek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kharosthi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligious Association:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiva \/ Maheshvara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Standard Issue Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the most important early Kushan rulers and played a major role in consolidating Kushan power across Central Asia and northern India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kushan Empire occupied a strategically important position along major trade routes connecting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asia, India and the wider ancient world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its coinage reflects this cosmopolitan environment, combining artistic and religious traditions from several cultures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises is also particularly important in the development of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge copper and gold Kushan coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with substantial copper denominations circulating throughout the empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligious \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most fascinating aspects of this coin is the deliberate combination of different cultural traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek legend and artistic conventions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the obverse reflect the Hellenistic legacy of the region, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi inscription and depiction of Shiva and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e demonstrate the strong incorporation of Indian religious traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshvara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning “Great Lord” and associated with Shiva, is especially significant. It reflects the Kushan ruler’s connection with the Shaivite religious tradition while demonstrating the remarkably diverse religious environment of the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumismatic Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.75-gram copper denomination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents the substantial monetary standards used by the Kushans. Such large copper coins were important for everyday commercial transactions and complemented the empire’s prestigious gold coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehistorical ruler, bilingual cultural traditions, Greek and Kharosthi legends, Shiva, Nandi and a large copper flan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives this coin exceptional numismatic interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outstanding addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Empire Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Copper Tetradrachms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Copper Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiva \u0026amp; Nandi Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Hindu Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi Script Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek-Legend Ancient Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asian \u0026amp; Indian Ancient Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge of Coin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,900 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.75-gram Kushan copper tetradrachm of Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showcasing the fascinating meeting of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan imperial power, Hellenistic tradition and ancient Indian Shaivite iconography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through the powerful depiction of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48468698398932,"sku":"A00057","price":6999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_19-24-00-069-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618065"},{"product_id":"ancient-kushan-empire-vima-kadphises-copper-tetradrachm-shiva-nandi-16-75g-c-105-130-ce-copy-6","title":"Ancient Kushan Empire Vima Kadphises Copper Tetradrachm – Shiva \u0026 Nandi – 16.75g – c. 105–130 CE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Kushan Empire – Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper Tetradrachm | Shiva \u0026amp; Nandi Type | 16.75 g | c. 105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge copper tetradrachm of Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most important early rulers of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Dating to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this substantial 16.75-gram coin is a striking example of the cultural and religious synthesis represented in Kushan imperial coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coin combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHellenistic, Iranian and Indian artistic traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the Kushan ruler depicted performing a religious offering on the obverse and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva with Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prominently represented on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Vima Kadphises standing facing left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dressed in royal attire and performing a ritual offering over a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall fire altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identifies the ruler and reflects the continuation of Hellenistic numismatic conventions within the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe image of the king personally performing a sacrifice is an important representation of royal authority and religious devotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva standing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, holding his characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrident (trishula)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with his sacred bull \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beside or behind him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi inscription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Maharaja rajadhiraja sarvaloga isvarasa mahesvarasa”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis conveys the ruler’s exalted titulature and association with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshvara (Shiva)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe appearance of Shiva and Nandi on imperial coinage is particularly significant and represents one of the earliest major manifestations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanthropomorphic Shiva imagery on Kushan coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2nd Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16.75 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vima Kadphises sacrificing at an altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiva with trident and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Greek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kharosthi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligious Association:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiva \/ Maheshvara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Standard Issue Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the most important early Kushan rulers and played a major role in consolidating Kushan power across Central Asia and northern India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kushan Empire occupied a strategically important position along major trade routes connecting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asia, India and the wider ancient world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its coinage reflects this cosmopolitan environment, combining artistic and religious traditions from several cultures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises is also particularly important in the development of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge copper and gold Kushan coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with substantial copper denominations circulating throughout the empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligious \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most fascinating aspects of this coin is the deliberate combination of different cultural traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek legend and artistic conventions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the obverse reflect the Hellenistic legacy of the region, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi inscription and depiction of Shiva and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e demonstrate the strong incorporation of Indian religious traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshvara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning “Great Lord” and associated with Shiva, is especially significant. It reflects the Kushan ruler’s connection with the Shaivite religious tradition while demonstrating the remarkably diverse religious environment of the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumismatic Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.75-gram copper denomination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents the substantial monetary standards used by the Kushans. Such large copper coins were important for everyday commercial transactions and complemented the empire’s prestigious gold coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehistorical ruler, bilingual cultural traditions, Greek and Kharosthi legends, Shiva, Nandi and a large copper flan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives this coin exceptional numismatic interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outstanding addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Empire Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Copper Tetradrachms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Copper Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiva \u0026amp; Nandi Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Hindu Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi Script Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek-Legend Ancient Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asian \u0026amp; Indian Ancient Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge of Coin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,900 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.75-gram Kushan copper tetradrachm of Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showcasing the fascinating meeting of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan imperial power, Hellenistic tradition and ancient Indian Shaivite iconography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through the powerful depiction of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48468701675732,"sku":"A00058","price":7999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_19-28-04-634-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618062"},{"product_id":"ancient-kushan-empire-vima-kadphises-copper-tetradrachm-shiva-nandi-16-75g-c-105-130-ce-copy-7","title":"Ancient Kushan Empire Vima Kadphises Copper Tetradrachm – Shiva \u0026 Nandi – 16.75g – c. 105–130 CE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Kushan Empire – Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper Tetradrachm | Shiva \u0026amp; Nandi Type | 16.75 g | c. 105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge copper tetradrachm of Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most important early rulers of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Dating to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this substantial 16.75-gram coin is a striking example of the cultural and religious synthesis represented in Kushan imperial coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coin combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHellenistic, Iranian and Indian artistic traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the Kushan ruler depicted performing a religious offering on the obverse and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva with Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prominently represented on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Vima Kadphises standing facing left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dressed in royal attire and performing a ritual offering over a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall fire altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identifies the ruler and reflects the continuation of Hellenistic numismatic conventions within the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe image of the king personally performing a sacrifice is an important representation of royal authority and religious devotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva standing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, holding his characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrident (trishula)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with his sacred bull \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beside or behind him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi inscription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Maharaja rajadhiraja sarvaloga isvarasa mahesvarasa”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis conveys the ruler’s exalted titulature and association with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshvara (Shiva)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe appearance of Shiva and Nandi on imperial coinage is particularly significant and represents one of the earliest major manifestations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanthropomorphic Shiva imagery on Kushan coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2nd Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16.75 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vima Kadphises sacrificing at an altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiva with trident and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Greek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kharosthi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligious Association:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiva \/ Maheshvara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Standard Issue Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the most important early Kushan rulers and played a major role in consolidating Kushan power across Central Asia and northern India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kushan Empire occupied a strategically important position along major trade routes connecting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asia, India and the wider ancient world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its coinage reflects this cosmopolitan environment, combining artistic and religious traditions from several cultures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises is also particularly important in the development of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge copper and gold Kushan coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with substantial copper denominations circulating throughout the empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligious \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most fascinating aspects of this coin is the deliberate combination of different cultural traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek legend and artistic conventions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the obverse reflect the Hellenistic legacy of the region, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi inscription and depiction of Shiva and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e demonstrate the strong incorporation of Indian religious traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshvara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning “Great Lord” and associated with Shiva, is especially significant. It reflects the Kushan ruler’s connection with the Shaivite religious tradition while demonstrating the remarkably diverse religious environment of the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumismatic Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.75-gram copper denomination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents the substantial monetary standards used by the Kushans. Such large copper coins were important for everyday commercial transactions and complemented the empire’s prestigious gold coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehistorical ruler, bilingual cultural traditions, Greek and Kharosthi legends, Shiva, Nandi and a large copper flan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives this coin exceptional numismatic interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outstanding addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Empire Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Copper Tetradrachms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Copper Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiva \u0026amp; Nandi Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Hindu Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi Script Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek-Legend Ancient Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asian \u0026amp; Indian Ancient Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge of Coin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,900 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.75-gram Kushan copper tetradrachm of Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showcasing the fascinating meeting of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan imperial power, Hellenistic tradition and ancient Indian Shaivite iconography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through the powerful depiction of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48468712325332,"sku":"A00059","price":7999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_19-25-14-277-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618065"},{"product_id":"ancient-kushan-empire-vima-kadphises-copper-tetradrachm-shiva-nandi-16-75g-c-105-130-ce-copy-8","title":"Ancient Kushan Empire Vima Kadphises Copper Tetradrachm – Shiva \u0026 Nandi – 16.75g – c. 105–130 CE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Kushan Empire – Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper Tetradrachm | Shiva \u0026amp; Nandi Type | 16.75 g | c. 105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge copper tetradrachm of Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most important early rulers of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall fire altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identifies the ruler and reflects the continuation of Hellenistic numismatic conventions within the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe image of the king personally performing a sacrifice is an important representation of royal authority and religious devotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva standing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, holding his characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrident (trishula)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with his sacred bull \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beside or behind him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi inscription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Maharaja rajadhiraja sarvaloga isvarasa mahesvarasa”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis conveys the ruler’s exalted titulature and association with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshvara (Shiva)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe appearance of Shiva and Nandi on imperial coinage is particularly significant and represents one of the earliest major manifestations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanthropomorphic Shiva imagery on Kushan coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 105–130 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2nd Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16.75 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vima Kadphises sacrificing at an altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiva with trident and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Greek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kharosthi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligious Association:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiva \/ Maheshvara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Standard Issue Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the most important early Kushan rulers and played a major role in consolidating Kushan power across Central Asia and northern India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kushan Empire occupied a strategically important position along major trade routes connecting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asia, India and the wider ancient world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its coinage reflects this cosmopolitan environment, combining artistic and religious traditions from several cultures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises is also particularly important in the development of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge copper and gold Kushan coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with substantial copper denominations circulating throughout the empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligious \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most fascinating aspects of this coin is the deliberate combination of different cultural traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek legend and artistic conventions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the obverse reflect the Hellenistic legacy of the region, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi inscription and depiction of Shiva and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e demonstrate the strong incorporation of Indian religious traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshvara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning “Great Lord” and associated with Shiva, is especially significant. It reflects the Kushan ruler’s connection with the Shaivite religious tradition while demonstrating the remarkably diverse religious environment of the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumismatic Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.75-gram copper denomination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents the substantial monetary standards used by the Kushans. Such large copper coins were important for everyday commercial transactions and complemented the empire’s prestigious gold coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehistorical ruler, bilingual cultural traditions, Greek and Kharosthi legends, Shiva, Nandi and a large copper flan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives this coin exceptional numismatic interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outstanding addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Empire Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVima Kadphises Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Copper Tetradrachms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Copper Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiva \u0026amp; Nandi Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Hindu Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKharosthi Script Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek-Legend Ancient Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asian \u0026amp; Indian Ancient Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge of Coin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,900 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.75-gram Kushan copper tetradrachm of Vima Kadphises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showcasing the fascinating meeting of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan imperial power, Hellenistic tradition and ancient Indian Shaivite iconography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through the powerful depiction of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Shiva and Nandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48468713734356,"sku":"A00060","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_19-36-08-546-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618061"},{"product_id":"rare-kushan-king-kanishka-i-copper-tetradrachm-lunar-god-mao-crescent-symbols-17-25g-c-127-151-ce","title":"Rare Kushan King Kanishka I Copper Tetradrachm – Lunar God Mao \u0026 Crescent Symbols – 17.25g – c. 127–151 CE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Kushan Empire – Kanishka I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper Tetradrachm | Lunar Deity Mao Type | 17.25 g | MAC #3161\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge copper tetradrachm of Kanishka I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the greatest rulers of the Kushan Empire. This substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17.25-gram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e coin is particularly notable for its depiction of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMao, the lunar deity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with distinctive crescent symbols on his shoulders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coin beautifully demonstrates the extraordinary religious and cultural diversity of Kushan imperial coinage, combining the royal imagery of Kanishka with an Iranian\/Central Asian lunar deity and Bactrian inscriptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse depicts the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecrowned and diademed King Kanishka standing facing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, holding a spear and performing a ritual sacrifice over a small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efire altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e positioned to his left.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBactrian legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e surrounds the royal figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe representation of Kanishka performing a sacrifice emphasizes the ceremonial and religious role of the Kushan emperor and is a characteristic feature of his coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the lunar deity, standing facing left.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMao is shown holding the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehilt of a sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while extending his other hand in a gesture of blessing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deity is distinguished by:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrescent moons on both shoulders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBactrian legend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Mao”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the right\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKushan tamgha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the left\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacteristic divine attributes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe crescent symbols are an especially striking feature, clearly reinforcing Mao’s identity as a lunar deity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kanishka I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 127–151 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentury:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2nd Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 17.25 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 26.06 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e About Very Fine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kanishka standing with spear and sacrificing at altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lunar deity Mao standing left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Mao” in Bactrian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScript:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bactrian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSymbol:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kushan Tamgha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e MAC #3161\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanishka I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was among the most powerful rulers of the Kushan Empire, which at its height connected extensive territories across \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis reign is particularly famous for the cosmopolitan character of Kushan culture. The empire occupied a crucial position along ancient trade routes connecting India with Central Asia and the Silk Road, resulting in an extraordinary exchange of artistic, religious and cultural traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanishka’s coinage vividly reflects this environment. His coins depict deities belonging to different religious traditions, including Indian, Iranian, Greek and Central Asian divinities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMao – The Lunar Deity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a lunar deity associated with the Iranian religious tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis representation on Kanishka’s coinage is especially distinctive because of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecrescent moons placed on his shoulders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The sword and blessing gesture further enhance his divine character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bactrian inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Mao”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a direct identification of the deity and demonstrates the continued importance of the Bactrian language and Iranian cultural traditions within the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligious \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coin is an excellent illustration of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan religious syncretism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanishka:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The powerful emperor performing a ritual sacrifice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMao:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The lunar deity representing an Iranian\/Central Asian religious tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBactrian Script:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reflects the Central Asian cultural environment of the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Tamgha:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Represents the imperial authority of the Kushan dynasty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of these elements makes the coin a fascinating historical document of the multicultural world of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2nd-century Central and South Asia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Coin Is Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLarge \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17.25 g copper tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIssued under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanishka I\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMao lunar deity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e type\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrescent moons clearly represented on Mao’s shoulders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBactrian inscription naming Mao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan tamgha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal sacrifice scene on the obverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong representation of Kushan religious diversity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,850–1,900 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanishka I Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Empire Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Copper Tetradrachms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMao \/ Lunar Deity Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBactrian Script Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Iranian Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asian Numismatics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Religious Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilk Road Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2nd Century CE Ancient Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge of Coin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,875–1,900 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial and highly interesting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanishka I copper tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring the emperor’s ritual sacrifice on the obverse and the striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elunar deity Mao with crescent moons on his shoulders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the reverse. 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This 15.59-gram issue belongs to the celebrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElephant Rider type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring the Kushan king riding an elephant on the obverse and the divine figure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiiro (Mithra)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coin represents the extraordinary religious and cultural diversity of the Kushan Empire, where Central Asian, Iranian and Indian traditions came together in imperial coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Huvishka riding an elephant to the right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, holding an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eelephant goad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe elephant is an especially powerful symbol of royal authority, strength and imperial grandeur. The composition also demonstrates the distinctive Kushan practice of representing the ruler in an active, dynamic pose rather than simply as a static portrait.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolar deity Miiro (Mithra)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e standing and extending his right hand in a gesture of blessing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiiro is identified through the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBactrian legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan tamgha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears in the field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deity’s association with the sun and divine protection adds considerable religious significance to the coin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Huvishka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 155–190 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentury:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2nd Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15.59 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 25 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Huvishka riding elephant right, holding elephant goad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Miiro \/ Mithra standing, extending right hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bactrian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSymbol:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kushan Tamgha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elephant Rider \/ Miiro Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuvishka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the principal rulers of the Kushan Empire, following Kanishka I. His reign belongs to the period when Kushan power extended across large parts of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asia and northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan coinage under Huvishka is particularly remarkable for the extraordinary variety of deities represented. Iranian, Central Asian, Indian and other religious traditions appear across his coin series, making his coinage an important record of the multicultural world of the 2nd century CE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large copper tetradrachm was one of the principal denominations of the Kushan monetary system. Contemporary evidence shows that these heavy copper issues were produced at several mints and circulated extensively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiiro – The Solar Deity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiiro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the Kushan\/Bactrian form associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMithra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an important deity of the Iranian religious tradition connected with light, the sun, truth and divine protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis appearance on Huvishka’s coinage demonstrates the strong Iranian cultural influence within the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of the royal elephant rider and solar deity creates an exceptionally distinctive type.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Coin Is Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare and highly collectible Kushan type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLarge \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.59 g copper tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuvishka depicted riding an elephant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSolar deity \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiiro \/ Mithra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBactrian legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan imperial tamgha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant example of Kushan religious diversity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,850 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuvishka Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Empire Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Copper Tetradrachms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElephant Rider Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiiro \/ Mithra Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBactrian Script Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Iranian \u0026amp; 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Thunderbolt Type | 2.04 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA historically important \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilver drachm of Nahapana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most prominent rulers of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Kshatrapas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a powerful figure in the history of western India during the early centuries of the Common Era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelonging to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKardamaka family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this coin is particularly interesting for its combination of a royal portrait, multilingual legends and distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003earrow-and-thunderbolt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reverse design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebust of King Nahapana facing right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rendered in the characteristic portrait style of Western Kshatrapa coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurrounding the portrait is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblundered Greek-style legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reflecting the strong influence of earlier Indo-Greek and Indo-Scythian monetary traditions on the coinage of western India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features two distinctive symbols:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArrow pointing downward to the left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThunderbolt pointing to the right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e between the two symbols\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurrounding the design is the ruler’s titulature in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrahmi and Kharoshthi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Rano \/ Rajno Ksaharatasa Nahapanasa”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis identifies Nahapana as the ruler of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKshaharata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of multiple scripts on the same coin is an especially important feature, reflecting the multilingual cultural environment of western India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Western India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDynasty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Western Kshatrapas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kardamaka \/ Kshaharata tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nahapana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 119–124 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentury:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2nd Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver Drachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.04 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16.13 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bust of Nahapana facing right; blundered Greek legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Downward-pointing arrow and thunderbolt with central dot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegends:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brahmi \u0026amp; Kharoshthi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Rano \/ Rajno Ksaharatasa Nahapanasa”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A. M. Fishman #3.4(2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Kshatrapas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were an important political power in western India, controlling major commercial regions and trade routes across areas of present-day \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNahapana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was among the most powerful rulers of the Kshaharata line. His extensive coinage circulated across western India during a period when the region was deeply connected to long-distance trade networks linking the Indian subcontinent with the Roman world and other parts of Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis silver drachms are particularly important because they preserve a fascinating combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek-influenced portraiture, Indian scripts and regional symbols\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultilingual Heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most interesting aspects of this coin is its use of different writing traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek-style legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e surrounding the portrait reflects the continued influence of Hellenistic numismatic conventions, while the reverse incorporates both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrahmi and Kharoshthi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, two major scripts of ancient South Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis combination makes Nahapana’s coinage a fascinating reflection of the multicultural environment of ancient western India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNahapana Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Kshatrapa Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKshaharata Dynasty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKardamaka Family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Indian Silver Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Indian Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultilingual Ancient Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrahmi \u0026amp; Kharoshthi Script Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndo-Scythian \/ Kshatrapa Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2nd Century CE Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge of Coin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,900 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highly collectible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilver drachm of Nahapana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining a distinctive royal portrait, Greek-influenced legend, Brahmi and Kharoshthi inscriptions, and the characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003earrow-and-thunderbolt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reverse — a remarkable example of the multicultural coinage of ancient western India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48472322736340,"sku":"A00021","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_20-07-07-020-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618065"},{"product_id":"rare-kabul-shahi-samanta-deva-jital-ancient-bull-horseman-coin-c-9th-10th-century-ce-1-100-years-old","title":"Rare Kabul Shahi Samanta Deva Jital – Ancient Bull \u0026 Horseman Coin – c. 9th–10th Century CE – 1,100+ Years Old","description":"\u003cp\u003eKabul Shahis – Samanta Deva Jital\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBull \u0026amp; Horseman Type | c. 9th–10th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA historically important \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJital of Samanta Deva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, attributed to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKabul Shahi dynasty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring the iconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBull \u0026amp; Horseman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design of the series. Dating to approximately the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9th–10th century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this coin represents one of the distinctive monetary traditions of the medieval north-western Indian subcontinent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse depicts a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehumped bull facing left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by the Nagari legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sri Samanta Deva”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bull motif is one of the most recognisable elements of Kabul Shahi and later north-western Indian Jital coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehorseman riding to the right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating the characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBull \u0026amp; Horseman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis powerful equestrian imagery reflects the strong Central Asian and military traditions of the region and became one of the defining designs of medieval Jital coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kabul Shahis \/ North-Western Indian Subcontinent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDynasty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kabul Shahi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler\/Attribution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Samanta Deva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 9th–10th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jital\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Billon \/ base silver alloy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bull \u0026amp; Horseman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bull facing left with “Sri Samanta Deva”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Horseman riding right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScript:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nagari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,100–1,200 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKabul Shahis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were an important ruling dynasty of the north-western regions of the Indian subcontinent, controlling territories around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKabul, Gandhara and the Hindu Kush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before their political centre shifted further towards the Punjab region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir coinage is particularly significant because it preserves a distinctive monetary tradition that continued across political and geographical boundaries. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBull \u0026amp; Horseman Jital\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became one of the most enduring coin designs of the region and remained influential in subsequent medieval Indian coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sri Samanta Deva”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an important feature of this type and connects the coin with the Samanta Deva series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumismatic Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bull \u0026amp; Horseman design is notable for its longevity and wide circulation. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on one side and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emounted horseman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the other created a highly recognisable monetary type that remained familiar to merchants and users across north-western India and neighbouring regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe use of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNagari script\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alongside the traditional imagery also reflects the changing cultural and political landscape of the region during the early medieval period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKabul Shahi Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSamanta Deva Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient \u0026amp; Medieval Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJital Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBull \u0026amp; Horseman Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth-Western Indian Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGandhara \u0026amp; Kabul Region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNagari Script Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly Medieval Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9th–10th Century CE Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge of Coin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,100–1,200 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKabul Shahi Jital of Samanta Deva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving the enduring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBull \u0026amp; Horseman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design and providing a tangible connection to the political and commercial history of the north-western Indian subcontinent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48472330076372,"sku":"A00017","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_19-55-50-974-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618059"},{"product_id":"rare-kabul-shahi-samanta-deva-jital-ancient-bull-horseman-coin-c-9th-10th-century-ce-1-100-years-old-copy","title":"Rare Kabul Shahi Samanta Deva Jital – Ancient Bull \u0026 Horseman Coin – c. 9th–10th Century CE – 1,100+ Years Old","description":"\u003cp\u003eKabul Shahis – Samanta Deva Jital\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBull \u0026amp; Horseman Type | c. 9th–10th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA historically important \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJital of Samanta Deva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, attributed to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKabul Shahi dynasty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring the iconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBull \u0026amp; Horseman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design of the series. Dating to approximately the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9th–10th century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this coin represents one of the distinctive monetary traditions of the medieval north-western Indian subcontinent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse depicts a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehumped bull facing left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by the Nagari legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sri Samanta Deva”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bull motif is one of the most recognisable elements of Kabul Shahi and later north-western Indian Jital coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehorseman riding to the right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating the characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBull \u0026amp; Horseman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis powerful equestrian imagery reflects the strong Central Asian and military traditions of the region and became one of the defining designs of medieval Jital coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kabul Shahis \/ North-Western Indian Subcontinent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDynasty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kabul Shahi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler\/Attribution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Samanta Deva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 9th–10th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jital\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Billon \/ base silver alloy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bull \u0026amp; Horseman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bull facing left with “Sri Samanta Deva”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Horseman riding right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScript:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nagari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,100–1,200 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKabul Shahis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were an important ruling dynasty of the north-western regions of the Indian subcontinent, controlling territories around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKabul, Gandhara and the Hindu Kush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before their political centre shifted further towards the Punjab region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir coinage is particularly significant because it preserves a distinctive monetary tradition that continued across political and geographical boundaries. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBull \u0026amp; Horseman Jital\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became one of the most enduring coin designs of the region and remained influential in subsequent medieval Indian coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sri Samanta Deva”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an important feature of this type and connects the coin with the Samanta Deva series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumismatic Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bull \u0026amp; Horseman design is notable for its longevity and wide circulation. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on one side and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emounted horseman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the other created a highly recognisable monetary type that remained familiar to merchants and users across north-western India and neighbouring regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe use of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNagari script\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alongside the traditional imagery also reflects the changing cultural and political landscape of the region during the early medieval period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKabul Shahi Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSamanta Deva Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient \u0026amp; Medieval Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJital Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBull \u0026amp; Horseman Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth-Western Indian Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGandhara \u0026amp; Kabul Region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNagari Script Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly Medieval Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9th–10th Century CE Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge of Coin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,100–1,200 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKabul Shahi Jital of Samanta Deva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving the enduring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBull \u0026amp; Horseman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design and providing a tangible connection to the political and commercial history of the north-western Indian subcontinent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48472333254868,"sku":"A00015","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_20-24-07-941-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618074"},{"product_id":"scarce-kanishka-i-copper-unit-kushan-empire-lunar-deity-mao-crescent-symbols-3-90g-c-128-150-ce-1-875-years-old","title":"Scarce Kanishka I Copper ¼ Unit – Kushan Empire – Lunar Deity Mao \u0026 Crescent Symbols – 3.90g – c. 128–150 CE – 1,875+ Years Old","description":"\u003cp\u003eAncient Kushan Empire – Kanishka I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper ¼ Unit | Lunar Deity Mao Type | MAC #3161 | 3.90 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecopper ¼ unit of Kanishka I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the greatest rulers of the Kushan Empire, dating to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ec. 128–150 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This small denomination is particularly interesting for its depiction of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMao, the lunar deity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with distinctive crescent symbols on his shoulders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe type is catalogued as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMAC #3161\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is described in specialist numismatic references as a scarce quarter-unit issue.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse depicts the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecrowned and diademed King Kanishka standing facing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, holding a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003espear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and performing a ritual offering over a small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efire altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e positioned to his left.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBactrian legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e surrounds the royal figure, identifying the Kushan ruler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe depiction of Kanishka performing a sacrifice is a characteristic feature of his coinage and represents the emperor in an important ceremonial and religious role.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMao, the lunar deity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, standing facing left.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMao is shown:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHolding the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehilt of a sword\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExtending his other hand in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egesture of blessing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWith distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elunar crescents on his shoulders\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWith the Bactrian legend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“MAO”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the right\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWith the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan tamgha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the left\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe crescent symbols are an especially interesting feature, immediately identifying Mao’s association with the moon. The MAC 3161 type is specifically described with Mao standing left, lunar crescents on the shoulders and the MAO legend.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kanishka I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 128–150 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentury:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2nd Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ¼ Unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.90 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16.44 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e About Fine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kanishka standing, holding spear and sacrificing at altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lunar deity Mao standing left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “MAO” in Bactrian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSymbols:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lunar crescents and Kushan tamgha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScript:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bactrian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e MAC #3161\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanishka I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the most powerful rulers of the Kushan Empire, which connected large parts of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kushan Empire occupied a crucial position along the ancient trade routes linking India with Central Asia and the Silk Road. This cosmopolitan environment is reflected particularly well in Kanishka’s coinage, which portrays deities from diverse religious traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMao – The Lunar Deity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was an important lunar deity of the Iranian religious tradition. His appearance on Kushan coinage illustrates the strong Central Asian and Iranian cultural influences present within the empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecrescent symbols on his shoulders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are a distinctive visual representation of his lunar character, while the Bactrian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“MAO”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e legend provides his direct identification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumismatic Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coin is particularly attractive because it combines several important elements of Kushan imperial coinage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanishka I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – one of the empire’s greatest rulers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Sacrifice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – demonstrating imperial religious authority\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – an Iranian lunar deity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBactrian Legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – reflecting the Central Asian cultural environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Tamgha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – identifying the imperial authority\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecialist cataloguing identifies this as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMAC 3161\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while other numismatic references classify it as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAE drachm \/ ¼ unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanishka I Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Empire Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Copper Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Indian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMao \/ Lunar Deity Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBactrian Script Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Iranian Religious Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan Religious Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Central Asian Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2nd Century CE Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge of Coin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,875–1,900 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003escarce Kanishka I copper quarter-unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featuring the striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elunar deity Mao with crescent symbols\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering collectors a fascinating glimpse into the multicultural religious world of the Kushan Empire nearly two millennia ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48472338202836,"sku":"A00037","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_20-17-16-291-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618070"},{"product_id":"scarce-kanishka-i-copper-unit-kushan-empire-lunar-deity-mao-crescent-symbols-3-90g-c-128-150-ce-1-875-years-old-copy","title":"Scarce Kanishka I Copper ¼ Unit – Kushan Empire – Goddess Nana \u0026 Royal Sacrifice – 3.80g – c. 127–140 CE – 1,850+ Years Old","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coin offers a remarkable glimpse into the religious diversity and cultural connections of the Kushan Empire. Specialist references classify the Nana quarter-unit within the Göbl\/MAC series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe crowned and diademed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Kanishka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stands facing, holding a spear and performing a ritual sacrifice over a small altar positioned to his left. A Bactrian legend identifying the king surrounds the figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoddess Nana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stands facing right with a nimbus around her head. She holds a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprotome of an animal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the Bactrian legend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“NANA”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears at the left and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan tamgha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the right.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler: Kanishka I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDynasty: Kushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReign: c. 127–150 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: 2nd Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination: Copper ¼ Unit \/ AE Drachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal: Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 3.80 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 17.94 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: About Fine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse: Kanishka sacrificing at altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse: Goddess Nana standing right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegend: “NANA” in Bactrian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScript: Bactrian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSymbol: Kushan Tamgha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference: MAC \u003ca href=\"tel:3166-6137\"\u003e3166–6137\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: Approximately 1,875–1,900 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanishka I ruled one of the most powerful empires of ancient Central and South Asia. The Kushan Empire connected territories across \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while major trade routes linked the empire with the wider ancient world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanishka’s coinage is particularly famous for its extraordinary variety of religious imagery. Deities belonging to Indian, Iranian, Central Asian and Hellenistic traditions appear on his coins, reflecting the cosmopolitan character of the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoddess Nana:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNana was an important goddess in the ancient Iranian and Central Asian religious sphere. Her appearance on Kushan coinage demonstrates the strong cultural interaction between the Kushan world and Iranian traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enimbus, bowl and animal protome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are characteristic elements of her representation, while the explicit Bactrian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“NANA”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e legend provides a clear identification of the deity.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumismatic Significance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis small copper denomination combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan imperial authority, Bactrian writing and Central Asian religious iconography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The contrast between Kanishka’s royal sacrifice and the divine figure of Nana makes the coin an excellent example of the multicultural nature of Kushan coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition to collections specialising in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanishka I, Kushan Empire coinage, Goddess Nana, ancient copper coins, Bactrian-script coins, Central Asian religious coinage and 2nd-century CE Indian and Central Asian numismatics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,875+ year-old Kushan coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving the image of one of the empire’s greatest rulers alongside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoddess Nana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a fascinating testament to the religious and cultural diversity of the ancient Kushan world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48472345870548,"sku":"A00036","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_20-17-11-890-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618070"},{"product_id":"kanishka-i-copper-tetradrachm-solar-deity-mithra-miiro-kushan-empire-15-85g-c-127-140-ce-1-875-years-old","title":"Kanishka I Copper Tetradrachm – Solar Deity Mithra (Miiro) – Kushan Empire – 15.85g – c. 127–140 CE – 1,875+ Years Old","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse depicts the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecrowned and diademed King Kanishka standing facing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, holding a spear and performing a ritual sacrifice over a small fire altar positioned to his left.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Bactrian\/Greek-derived royal legend surrounds the figure, identifying the Kushan ruler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sacrificial scene portrays Kanishka as a powerful ruler actively participating in a religious ceremony, a characteristic feature of his imperial coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMithra (Miiro), the solar deity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, standing facing left.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMithra is shown holding the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehilt of a sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with his left hand and extending his right hand in a gesture of blessing or benediction. A distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eradiate nimbus surrounds his head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, symbolising his solar nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bactrian legend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“MIOPO \/ MIIPO”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears to the right, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKushan tamgha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is placed to the left.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler: Kanishka I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDynasty: Kushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReign: c. 127–150 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: 2nd Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination: Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal: Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 15.85 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 25.71 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: About Very Fine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse: Kanishka standing and sacrificing at altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse: Solar deity Mithra (Miiro) standing left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Legend: “MIOPO \/ MIIPO” in Bactrian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScript: Bactrian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSymbol: Kushan Tamgha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: King \u0026amp; Mithra \/ Miiro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: Approximately 1,875–1,900 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanishka I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the greatest rulers of the Kushan Empire, which at its height connected large parts of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kushans controlled important trade routes linking the Indian subcontinent with Central Asia and the wider Silk Road. Their coinage consequently reflects an extraordinary mixture of artistic and religious traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanishka’s coins are particularly important because they portray a wide range of deities from Indian, Iranian, Central Asian and Hellenistic religious traditions. The present coin, featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMithra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is an excellent example of this multicultural character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMithra – The Solar Deity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMithra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, represented on Kushan coins by the Bactrian name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiiro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, was an important deity of the ancient Iranian religious tradition associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elight, the sun, truth and divine protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most striking feature of his representation is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eradiate nimbus around his head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, visually identifying his solar character. His blessing gesture and sword further emphasise his divine and protective nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumismatic Significance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large copper tetradrachm was an important denomination within the Kushan monetary system. The 15.85-gram weight and approximately 25.7 mm diameter place this specimen firmly within the substantial copper coinage associated with Kanishka’s reign. Museum examples of the same general type are recorded with comparable weights around 15.5–16.8 grams.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coin is particularly interesting because it brings together:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Kanishka’s royal portrait and ritual sacrifice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The Iranian solar deity Mithra \/ Miiro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Bactrian language and script\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Kushan imperial tamgha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hellenistic-influenced royal imagery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Religious traditions from across the Kushan world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition to collections specialising in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanishka I, Kushan Empire coinage, ancient copper tetradrachms, Mithra\/Miiro coins, Bactrian-script coins, ancient Central Asian coinage, Iranian religious iconography and 2nd-century CE Indian and Central Asian numismatics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.85-gram copper tetradrachm, approximately 1,875–1,900 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depicting one of the most important Kushan emperors alongside the radiant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolar deity Mithra (Miiro)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — a superb representation of the cosmopolitan religious world of the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48475740078292,"sku":"A00040","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/PXL_20260809_124920128-Photoroom-Photoroom.jpg?v=1786618025"},{"product_id":"gupta-dynasty-skandagupta-kramaditya-455-467-ce-silver-drachma-peacock-type","title":"Gupta Dynasty, Skandagupta (Kramaditya) 455-467 CE Silver Drachma, Peacock Type","description":"\u003cp\u003eGupta Dynasty, Skandagupta (Kramaditya) (455-467 CE), Silver Drachma, “Madhyadesha” type, Maukhari style, Obv: the side profile of the king facing the left, Rev: a fan-tailed peacock standing facing the right in the center and the Brahmi legend \"Vijitvaniravanipatir jayati divam Skandagupto 'yam\", a dotted border around the field, 2.3g, 14.72mm, Rare. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nThis is the rare Madhyadesa type of portrait silver coins, issued by the Gupta emperors in the core imperial territory of modern-day Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nDated Gupta coins are quite rare. Our specimen has a clear date - Gupta Era 145 (464 AD) - in front of the emperor.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nRare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GuptaCoins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48495302607060,"sku":"31407435","price":14999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/j692G2tA.webp?v=1787068155"},{"product_id":"rare-kanishka-i-copper-tetradrachm-wind-god-oado-vado-type-16-71g-c-128-150-ce-1-875-years-old","title":"Rare Kanishka I Copper Tetradrachm – Wind God Oado (Vado) Type – 16.71g – c. 128–150 CE – 1,875+ Years Old","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating and historically important \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecopper tetradrachm of Kanishka I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the greatest rulers of the Kushan Empire. Dating to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e128–150 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.71-gram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e coin features Kanishka performing a ritual sacrifice on the obverse and the dynamic depiction of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOado (Vado), the Wind God\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse is particularly striking because Oado is shown \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erunning to the left with his cloak raised and flowing behind him\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, artistically representing the movement and force of the wind. This dramatic imagery makes the type especially distinctive among the diverse religious coinage of Kanishka.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe crowned and diademed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Kanishka I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stands facing, holding a spear and performing a ritual sacrifice over an altar positioned to his left. A Bactrian legend surrounds the royal figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe standing king and sacrificial altar are characteristic features of Kanishka’s important imperial copper coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWind God Oado (Vado)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is depicted running to the left, holding up his flowing cloak to symbolically represent the movement of the wind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bactrian legend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“OADO”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears to the right, identifying the deity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kushan Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuler:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kanishka I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 128–150 CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2nd Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16.71 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 25.15 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crowned and diademed king standing, holding spear and sacrificing at altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wind God Oado (Vado) running left with flowing cloak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e OADO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScript:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bactrian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Göbl 816\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,875–1,900 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanishka I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the most powerful and influential rulers of the Kushan Empire. During his reign, the empire connected vast territories across \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Asia, present-day Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kushans occupied an important position along the ancient trade routes linking India with Central Asia and the wider Silk Road. Their coinage reflects this cosmopolitan world through an extraordinary mixture of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndian, Iranian, Central Asian and Hellenistic religious traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOado – The Wind God\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe depiction of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOado (Vado)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most interesting features of this coin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssociated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the deity is portrayed in energetic motion, with his cloak raised and flowing dramatically. 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Dating broadly to the early medieval period, this compact coin represents an important phase in the development of north Indian monetary traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe highly stylized artistic style of the coin is particularly appealing, combining a crowned royal bust on the obverse with a symbolic fire altar flanked by attendants on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOBVERSE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse features a stylized crowned head facing right. The portrait is rendered in the distinctive abstract style characteristic of this medieval north Indian coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREVERSE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse depicts a stylized fire altar, flanked by attendants or symbolic figures. This distinctive reverse design is an important feature of the so-called “Sri Vigra” \/ Vigrahapala Dramma type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOIN DETAILS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDynasty: Gurjara-Pratihara\u003cbr\u003eAttribution: Anonymous \/ “Sri Vigra” or Vigrahapala Type\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Early Medieval India\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Date: c. 9th–10th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eDenomination: Dramma\u003cbr\u003eMetal: Billon\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 3.41 g\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 16.35 mm\u003cbr\u003eCondition: About Fine\u003cbr\u003eObverse: Stylized crowned head facing right\u003cbr\u003eReverse: Stylized fire altar flanked by attendants\u003cbr\u003eType: So-called “Sri Vigra” \/ Vigrahapala Dramma\u003cbr\u003eRarity: Scarce\u003cbr\u003eAge: Approximately 1,000–1,200 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORICAL BACKGROUND:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gurjara-Pratiharas were among the most important powers of early medieval northern India. Their influence extended across large parts of northern and western India, and their period played a significant role in the political and cultural history of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coinage associated with this era is particularly interesting because of its highly stylized designs, which differ considerably from the more naturalistic portraits seen on earlier Greek and Kushan issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNUMISMATIC SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type is notable for its distinctive combination of a stylized crowned bust and fire altar imagery. The artistic transformation of these motifs reflects the changing traditions of Indian coinage during the early medieval period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “Sri Vigra” attribution makes this type especially interesting to collectors of Gurjara-Pratihara and early medieval Indian coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHY THIS COIN IS SPECIAL:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Scarce Gurjara-Pratihara period coin\u003cbr\u003e• Interesting so-called “Sri Vigra” \/ Vigrahapala type\u003cbr\u003e• Distinctive stylized crowned head\u003cbr\u003e• Symbolic fire altar reverse\u003cbr\u003e• Historic billon Dramma denomination\u003cbr\u003e• Over 1,000 years old\u003cbr\u003e• Important example of early medieval north Indian coinage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLLECTOR'S APPEAL:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent addition to collections specialising in Gurjara-Pratihara coins, early medieval Indian coinage, ancient and medieval billon coins, Dramma denominations, stylized portrait coinage and the numismatic history of northern India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarce and fascinating early medieval Indian billon Dramma, approximately 1,000+ years old, featuring the distinctive stylized crowned head and fire altar design of the celebrated “Sri Vigra” type.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48631069147348,"sku":"A00076","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_20-09-05-025-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618067"},{"product_id":"kushan-vasudeva-i-copper-unit-lord-shiva-oesho-sacred-nandi-bull-c-190-230-ce-1-800-years-old","title":"Kushan Vasudeva I Copper Unit – Lord Shiva Oesho \u0026 Sacred Nandi Bull – c. 190–230 CE – 1,800+ Years Old","description":"\u003cp\u003eAncient Kushan Empire – Vasudeva I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper Unit | Shiva Oesho \u0026amp; Nandi Type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating copper coin of Vasudeva I, one of the later great rulers of the Kushan Empire. Dating to approximately c. 190–230 CE, this important issue features the Kushan king performing a ritual sacrifice on the obverse and the powerful Hindu deity Oesho, generally identified with Lord Shiva, standing alongside the sacred bull Nandi on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe depiction of Lord Shiva and Nandi makes this type especially attractive for Indian collectors. Vasudeva I's coinage is particularly significant for the prominent place given to Shiva worship in the imperial imagery of the Kushan Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOBVERSE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse depicts King Vasudeva I standing facing left, crowned and diademed, performing a ritual offering over a fire altar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe king is shown holding royal and religious attributes, including a trident or sceptre depending on the variety. The standing king and sacrificial altar are characteristic features of Vasudeva's Kushan coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREVERSE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse depicts Oesho, generally identified with Lord Shiva, standing facing, accompanied by the sacred bull Nandi behind him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bactrian legend identifies the deity as Oesho\/Wesho, while the Kushan tamgha appears in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of Shiva and Nandi is one of the most important and recognisable religious designs of late Kushan coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOIN DETAILS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpire: Kushan Empire\u003cbr\u003eRuler: Vasudeva I\u003cbr\u003eReign: c. 190–230 CE\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: 3rd Century CE\u003cbr\u003eDenomination: Copper Unit\u003cbr\u003eMetal: Copper \/ Copper Alloy\u003cbr\u003eObverse: Vasudeva I standing and sacrificing at a fire altar\u003cbr\u003eReverse: Oesho (Lord Shiva) standing with sacred bull Nandi\u003cbr\u003eLegend: Bactrian\u003cbr\u003eScript: Greek script used for the Bactrian language\u003cbr\u003eSymbol: Kushan Tamgha\u003cbr\u003eAge: Approximately 1,800–1,835 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORICAL BACKGROUND:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVasudeva I was one of the final major rulers of the great Kushan Empire. During the Kushan period, vast territories across Central Asia, Afghanistan, present-day Pakistan and northern India were connected through political power and major trade routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kushan Empire was famous for its multicultural character, and its coinage provides remarkable evidence of this cultural diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile earlier Kushan rulers portrayed a wide variety of Greek, Iranian, Central Asian and Indian deities, the coinage of Vasudeva I is particularly important for the increasing prominence of Oesho, widely associated with Lord Shiva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLORD SHIVA \u0026amp; NANDI:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse of this coin is especially significant for Indian religious and numismatic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOesho is generally identified with Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hindu tradition. His association with the sacred bull Nandi creates one of the earliest and most historically important imperial representations of Shiva and his divine companion on ancient coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe presence of Shiva and Nandi on a Kushan imperial coin demonstrates the deep interaction between Central Asian ruling traditions and the religious culture of the Indian subcontinent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNUMISMATIC SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin beautifully represents an important transformation in Kushan religious imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt combines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Vasudeva I performing a royal ritual sacrifice\u003cbr\u003e• A fire altar and trident symbolism\u003cbr\u003e• Oesho, identified with Lord Shiva\u003cbr\u003e• The sacred bull Nandi\u003cbr\u003e• Bactrian language and script\u003cbr\u003e• The distinctive Kushan tamgha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shiva and Nandi reverse is among the most historically significant and recognisable designs of Vasudeva I's coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLLECTOR'S APPEAL:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKushan Empire Coins\u003cbr\u003eVasudeva I Coinage\u003cbr\u003eLord Shiva Coins\u003cbr\u003eNandi Bull Coins\u003cbr\u003eAncient Hindu Religious Coinage\u003cbr\u003eKushan Copper Coins\u003cbr\u003eBactrian Legend Coins\u003cbr\u003eAncient Indian Coins\u003cbr\u003eCentral Asian Numismatics\u003cbr\u003e3rd Century CE Coinage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable ancient Kushan copper coin, approximately 1,800 years old, featuring Vasudeva I and the powerful depiction of Lord Shiva Oesho with his sacred bull Nandi — an exceptional connection between Kushan imperial history and early Hindu religious iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48631091265748,"sku":"A00045","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_20-25-01-805-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618074"},{"product_id":"famous-kashmir-kshemagupta-didda-rani-joint-issue-copper-stater-goddess-lakshmi-c-950-958-ce-1-050-years-old","title":"Famous Kashmir Kshemagupta \u0026 Didda Rani Joint Issue Copper Stater – Goddess Lakshmi – c. 950–958 CE – 1,050+ Years Old","description":"\u003cp\u003eAncient Kashmir – Post-Hunnic Dynasty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKshemagupta with Joint Issue of Didda Rani | Copper Stater | Goddess Lakshmi Type | 5.68 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarce and historically fascinating copper stater from ancient Kashmir, issued during the reign of King Kshemagupta in association with his queen, the celebrated Didda Rani. Dating to approximately c. 950–958 CE, this remarkable joint issue is over 1,050 years old and preserves the distinctive artistic tradition of medieval Kashmiri coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin is particularly significant for carrying the names of both Kshemagupta and Didda Rani in Sharada script, making it an important historical connection to one of the most influential royal women in the history of Kashmir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOBVERSE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse depicts Goddess Lakshmi seated facing in the characteristic Kashmiri style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ruler's names appear in Sharada script, including the joint legend “Di Kshema” at the right, representing Didda and Kshemagupta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seated goddess motif continued a long-established tradition in Kashmiri coinage and is one of the most recognisable features of the region's medieval monetary system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREVERSE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse depicts a highly stylized king standing and performing a ritual sacrifice at a fire altar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sharada legend “Gupta” appears beneath the king's arm on the right side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standing king and sacrificial altar design represents the continuation of the distinctive Kashmir coinage tradition, combining royal authority with ceremonial religious imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOIN DETAILS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Ancient Kashmir\u003cbr\u003eDynasty: Post-Hunnic Kashmir\u003cbr\u003eRuler: Kshemagupta\u003cbr\u003eJoint Issue: Didda Rani\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: c. 950–958 CE\u003cbr\u003eDenomination: Copper Stater\u003cbr\u003eMetal: Copper\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 5.68 g\u003cbr\u003eSize: 21.13 × 19.85 mm\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Fine\u003cbr\u003eRarity: Scarce\u003cbr\u003eObverse: Goddess Lakshmi seated facing with “Di Kshema” legend in Sharada script\u003cbr\u003eReverse: Stylized king standing and sacrificing at fire altar with “Gupta” legend\u003cbr\u003eScript: Sharada\u003cbr\u003eAge: Approximately 1,050–1,075 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORICAL BACKGROUND:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKshemagupta was a ruler of medieval Kashmir and the husband of Didda Rani, one of the most remarkable and powerful female rulers in Kashmiri history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDidda initially held political influence during the reign of Kshemagupta and later became one of the dominant figures in Kashmir's royal administration. Following the death of Kshemagupta, she went on to exercise power as regent and eventually ruled Kashmir in her own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis joint coin issue is therefore particularly important because it provides tangible numismatic evidence of Didda's prominence during the reign of her husband.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIDDA RANI – A REMARKABLE QUEEN OF KASHMIR:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDidda Rani is remembered as one of the most influential women rulers in Indian history. Her name appearing alongside Kshemagupta on this coin makes the issue especially appealing to collectors interested in royal women, Indian history and Kashmir's medieval heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoins connected with Didda are historically important because they document her exceptional position within the political structure of 10th-century Kashmir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNUMISMATIC SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin beautifully combines several important elements of Kashmiri numismatics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Joint association with Kshemagupta and Didda Rani\u003cbr\u003e• Seated Goddess Lakshmi on the obverse\u003cbr\u003e• Stylized sacrificing king on the reverse\u003cbr\u003e• Sharada script legends\u003cbr\u003e• Historic fire altar imagery\u003cbr\u003e• Important medieval Kashmir copper stater\u003cbr\u003e• Over 1,050 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe joint royal attribution makes this issue particularly fascinating, offering collectors a direct connection to the history of Didda Rani and the royal court of medieval Kashmir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLLECTOR'S APPEAL:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Kashmir Coins\u003cbr\u003eDidda Rani Coinage\u003cbr\u003eKshemagupta Coins\u003cbr\u003eIndian Queen \u0026amp; Royal Women Coinage\u003cbr\u003eGoddess Lakshmi Coins\u003cbr\u003eSharada Script Coins\u003cbr\u003eMedieval Indian Coins\u003cbr\u003eKashmir Copper Staters\u003cbr\u003ePost-Hunnic Indian Coinage\u003cbr\u003e10th Century CE Numismatics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarce and historically important Kashmir copper stater, approximately 1,050+ years old, featuring Goddess Lakshmi and the distinctive sacrificing king design, with the names of Kshemagupta and the celebrated Didda Rani preserved in Sharada script — a remarkable piece of medieval Indian history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48631125672148,"sku":"A00046","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_18816eae-9604-4581-bfb1-1325ae9223db.jpg?v=1788775915"},{"product_id":"ghaznavid-sultanate-nasir-ud-daula-ibrahim-billon-jital-lahore-mint-bull-sri-samanta-deva-type-ah-451-493-1059-1099-ce-nearly-1-000-years-old","title":"Ghaznavid Sultanate Nasir-ud-Daula Ibrahim Billon Jital – Lahore Mint – Bull \u0026 Sri Samanta Deva Type – AH 451–493 \/ 1059–1099 CE – Nearly 1,000 Years Old","description":"\u003cp\u003eGhaznavid Sultanate – Sultan Ibrahim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBillon Jital | Lahore Mint | Bull \u0026amp; Sri Samanta Deva Type | 3.20 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA historically fascinating Billon Jital issued under Sultan Nasir-ud-Daula Ibrahim of the Ghaznavid Sultanate, struck at the important Lahore Mint between AH 451–493, corresponding to 1059–1099 CE. This remarkable coin is nearly 1,000 years old and represents an important fusion of Islamic and Indian monetary traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin is especially interesting for preserving the traditional Indian Bull and “Sri Samanta Deva” design on one side, while carrying an Arabic inscription naming the Ghaznavid ruler on the other. This combination makes it an important example of the cultural and political transition in medieval north-western India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOBVERSE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse depicts a bull walking to the left, with the Nagari legend “Sri Samanta Deva” above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe continuation of this famous Bull and Horseman monetary tradition demonstrates how established Indian coin designs continued to be used even after the region came under Ghaznavid political influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREVERSE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse carries an Arabic inscription within a circular border reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“‘Adl Nasir al-Daula wa Zahir al-Milla Ibrahim”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ruler’s titles are accompanied by the mint and date in the surrounding margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Islamic inscription provides a striking contrast to the traditional Indian bull and Nagari legend on the obverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOIN DETAILS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpire: Ghaznavid Sultanate\u003cbr\u003eRuler: Nasir-ud-Daula Ibrahim\u003cbr\u003eReign: AH 451–493 \/ 1059–1099 CE\u003cbr\u003eMint: Lahore\u003cbr\u003eCurrent Location of Mint: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan\u003cbr\u003eDenomination: Jital\u003cbr\u003eMetal: Billon\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 3.20 g\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 15.14 mm\u003cbr\u003eCondition: About Fine\u003cbr\u003eObverse: Bull walking left with “Sri Samanta Deva” above\u003cbr\u003eReverse: Arabic inscription naming and titulature of Sultan Ibrahim, with mint and date in margin\u003cbr\u003eScript: Nagari and Arabic\u003cbr\u003eReference: G\u0026amp;G #GZ31\u003cbr\u003eAge: Approximately 925–965 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORICAL BACKGROUND:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSultan Ibrahim was one of the important rulers of the Ghaznavid Sultanate, ruling for approximately four decades during the 11th century CE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy this period, Lahore had become an important centre of Ghaznavid power in the north-western Indian subcontinent. The coinage struck there provides remarkable evidence of the interaction between the incoming Islamic ruling traditions and the long-established monetary culture of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than completely abandoning familiar local coin designs, Ghaznavid rulers continued certain established Indian motifs, particularly the highly recognisable Bull and “Sri Samanta Deva” type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE SRI SAMANTA DEVA CONNECTION:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most fascinating features of this coin is the continuation of the “Sri Samanta Deva” legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bull and Horseman tradition had already become deeply established in the monetary history of north-western India. Its continued use under Ghaznavid rule illustrates how familiar coin designs could survive political change and remain important within local commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the coin a remarkable bridge between earlier Hindu Shahi and north Indian monetary traditions and the Islamic coinage of the Ghaznavid period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNUMISMATIC SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin beautifully combines two different cultural traditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Traditional Indian bull imagery\u003cbr\u003e• The Nagari legend “Sri Samanta Deva”\u003cbr\u003e• Arabic Islamic inscription\u003cbr\u003e• Ghaznavid royal titulature\u003cbr\u003e• Lahore Mint\u003cbr\u003e• Billon Jital denomination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of Indian and Islamic elements makes this type particularly important for understanding the transition of political and monetary systems in medieval north-western India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLLECTOR'S APPEAL:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhaznavid Coins\u003cbr\u003eMedieval Indian Coinage\u003cbr\u003eLahore Mint Coins\u003cbr\u003eBull and Horseman Tradition\u003cbr\u003eSri Samanta Deva Coins\u003cbr\u003eIndo-Islamic Coinage\u003cbr\u003eBillon Jitals\u003cbr\u003eArabic and Nagari Script Coins\u003cbr\u003eMedieval Punjab History\u003cbr\u003e11th Century CE Numismatics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable nearly 1,000-year-old Billon Jital of Sultan Ibrahim, struck at Lahore and combining the traditional Indian Bull and “Sri Samanta Deva” design with Ghaznavid Islamic royal inscriptions — a fascinating symbol of the cultural fusion of medieval India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48631216505044,"sku":"A00016","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_36fec8f5-baee-41d1-bee1-e92f49fcb0f5.jpg?v=1788776448"},{"product_id":"pre-islamic-multan-chach-dynasty-of-alor-silver-damma-ancient-stylized-bust-sacred-altar-type-c-675-700-ce-over-1-300-years-old","title":"Pre-Islamic Multan Chach Dynasty of Alor Silver Damma – Ancient Stylized Bust \u0026 Sacred Altar Type – c. 675–700 CE – Over 1,300 Years Old","description":"\u003cp\u003eAncient India – Pre-Islamic Multan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChach Dynasty of Alor | Silver Damma | Stylized Bust \u0026amp; Altar Type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating and extremely historic silver Damma attributed to the Chach Dynasty of Alor, associated with the pre-Islamic period of Multan and dating to approximately c. 675–700 CE. Weighing just 0.59 grams, this tiny yet important silver coin is over 1,300 years old and represents a remarkable chapter in the early medieval monetary history of the north-western Indian subcontinent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin features a highly stylized bust on the obverse and an intriguing altar design surrounded by symbolic Brahmi-derived characters on the reverse. Its small size and distinctive iconography make it a particularly interesting collectible from the transitional period before the establishment of Islamic rule in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOBVERSE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse depicts a highly stylized bust facing right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe abstract and simplified portrait reflects the distinctive artistic traditions of early medieval north-western Indian coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREVERSE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features a sacred altar or symbolic central motif, with a distinctive three-dot design above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe altar is surrounded by the characters “Shri Ta Pa Na Ja”, forming an important and intriguing feature of this rare early medieval coin type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOIN DETAILS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Pre-Islamic Multan\u003cbr\u003eDynasty: Chach Dynasty of Alor\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: c. 675–700 CE\u003cbr\u003eDenomination: Silver Damma\u003cbr\u003eMetal: Silver\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 0.59 g\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 10.96 mm\u003cbr\u003eMint: Not Mentioned \/ Uncertain\u003cbr\u003eDate: Undated\u003cbr\u003eObverse: Stylized bust facing right\u003cbr\u003eReverse: Three-dot motif above altar, surrounded by “Shri Ta Pa Na Ja”\u003cbr\u003eScript\/Characters: Brahmi-derived regional characters\u003cbr\u003eAge: Approximately 1,325–1,350 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORICAL BACKGROUND:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chach Dynasty was an important ruling power in the north-western Indian subcontinent during the 7th century CE. The dynasty was associated with the region of Sindh and Alor, while its political influence formed part of the wider historical landscape connecting Sindh, Multan and neighbouring territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis period represents an important transitional phase in the history of the north-western subcontinent, immediately preceding major political changes that would transform the region during the early medieval period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRE-ISLAMIC MULTAN CONNECTION:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultan was an important ancient centre of trade, religion and political activity. Its location connected the Indian subcontinent with regions further west and north-west, making it an important part of historical commercial networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoins associated with this early period are valuable historical documents because they preserve evidence of the monetary traditions that existed before later political transformations of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNUMISMATIC SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small silver Damma is particularly interesting for its distinctive combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ancient stylized bust facing right\u003cbr\u003e• Sacred altar imagery\u003cbr\u003e• Unusual three-dot motif\u003cbr\u003e• “Shri Ta Pa Na Ja” characters surrounding the reverse\u003cbr\u003e• Rare early medieval silver denomination\u003cbr\u003e• Association with Pre-Islamic Multan\u003cbr\u003e• Over 1,300 years of history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe highly stylized artwork reflects the evolution of local coinage traditions during the early medieval period, when older artistic influences were gradually transformed into distinctive regional styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLLECTOR'S APPEAL:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-Islamic Indian Coins\u003cbr\u003eAncient Multan Coinage\u003cbr\u003eChach Dynasty Coins\u003cbr\u003eSindh \u0026amp; Alor History\u003cbr\u003eEarly Medieval Indian Coinage\u003cbr\u003eAncient Silver Coins\u003cbr\u003eRare Damma Coins\u003cbr\u003eBrahmi-Derived Script Coins\u003cbr\u003eNorth-Western Indian Numismatics\u003cbr\u003e7th Century CE Coinage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable ancient silver Damma, over 1,300 years old, attributed to the Chach Dynasty of Alor and associated with Pre-Islamic Multan, featuring a distinctive stylized bust and symbolic altar design — a fascinating survivor from one of the most important transitional periods in the history of the north-western Indian subcontinent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48631292821716,"sku":"A00033","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ac4b1a7f-b8ec-4a02-b997-2eeff61e2560.jpg?v=1788776448"},{"product_id":"ghurid-muhammad-bin-sam-mule-jital-historic-horseman-bull-type-sri-hamira-sri-mahamad-sam-c-1203-1206-ce-over-820-years-old","title":"Ghurid Muhammad bin Sam Mule Jital – Historic Horseman \u0026 Bull Type – “Sri Hamira \/ Sri Mahamad Sam” – c. 1203–1206 CE – Over 820 Years Old","description":"\u003cp\u003eIslamic Transition Period – Ghurid Dynasty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuizz al-Din Muhammad bin Sam | Mule Jital | Horseman \u0026amp; Bull Type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA historically fascinating Ghurid Mule Jital issued during the reign of Muizz al-Din Muhammad bin Sam, dating to approximately 1203–1206 CE. This remarkable coin belongs to an important transitional period in Indian numismatic history, combining traditional Indian coin designs with the authority of the expanding Ghurid Sultanate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin is especially significant for its continuation of the famous Horseman and Bull monetary tradition, while carrying Nagari legends associated with the Ghurid ruler, including “Sri Hamira” and “Sri Mahamad Sam”. This extraordinary blend of Indian and Islamic political traditions makes the type highly appealing to collectors of medieval Indian coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOBVERSE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse depicts a mounted horseman, continuing the long-established Horseman design that had become one of the most recognisable monetary types of north-western India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nagari legend is associated with the Ghurid ruler and reflects the adaptation of established Indian monetary traditions under new political authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREVERSE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse depicts the characteristic bull, continuing the famous Bull and Horseman coinage tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNagari legends include forms such as “Sri Hamira” and “Sri Mahamad Sam”, creating a fascinating combination of Indian script and the name and titles associated with the Ghurid ruler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOIN DETAILS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDynasty: Ghurid Dynasty\u003cbr\u003eRuler: Muizz al-Din Muhammad bin Sam\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Islamic Transition Period\u003cbr\u003eDate: c. 1203–1206 CE\u003cbr\u003eDenomination: Mule Jital\u003cbr\u003eMetal: Billon \/ Copper Alloy, depending on the specific issue\u003cbr\u003eType: Horseman \u0026amp; Bull\u003cbr\u003eObverse: Horseman\u003cbr\u003eReverse: Bull\u003cbr\u003eLegends: “Sri Hamira \/ Sri Mahamad Sam”\u003cbr\u003eScript: Nagari\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Region: North-Western Indian Subcontinent\u003cbr\u003eAge: Approximately 820–825 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORICAL BACKGROUND:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuizz al-Din Muhammad bin Sam was one of the most important rulers of the Ghurid Dynasty and played a major role in the political transformation of northern India during the late 12th and early 13th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe period represented a major transition in Indian history, as new Islamic dynasties established political authority across important parts of the subcontinent. Despite these changes, established local monetary traditions often continued because familiar coin designs remained widely recognised and trusted in regional commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE HORSEMAN \u0026amp; BULL TRADITION:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most fascinating aspects of this coin is its connection with the long-running Horseman and Bull monetary tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis iconic design had circulated across north-western India under several different political powers. The Ghurid adaptation demonstrates how successful and familiar coin designs could survive dramatic political changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of Nagari legends alongside the name of a Ghurid ruler makes this type an important historical bridge between earlier Indian kingdoms and the emerging Indo-Islamic political world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNUMISMATIC SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin represents a remarkable fusion of traditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Famous Horseman and Bull design\u003cbr\u003e• Ghurid political authority\u003cbr\u003e• Nagari script\u003cbr\u003e• “Sri Hamira” legend\u003cbr\u003e• “Sri Mahamad Sam” legend\u003cbr\u003e• Important Islamic transition period\u003cbr\u003e• Continuation of established Indian monetary traditions\u003cbr\u003e• Over 820 years of history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of traditional Indian imagery and Ghurid royal association makes this an especially important example of transitional medieval Indian coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLLECTOR'S APPEAL:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent addition to collections specialising in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhurid Coins\u003cbr\u003eMuhammad bin Sam Coinage\u003cbr\u003eMedieval Indian Coins\u003cbr\u003eHorseman and Bull Coins\u003cbr\u003eIndo-Islamic Coinage\u003cbr\u003eNagari Script Coins\u003cbr\u003eJital Coinage\u003cbr\u003eIslamic Transition Period Coins\u003cbr\u003eNorth Indian Medieval History\u003cbr\u003e13th Century Numismatics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable Ghurid Mule Jital, over 820 years old, combining the iconic Horseman and Bull design with the fascinating Nagari legends “Sri Hamira” and “Sri Mahamad Sam” — an important symbol of the transition between traditional Indian and Indo-Islamic coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48631318216916,"sku":"A00018","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_19-41-35-906-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618060"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/collections\/ancient_india.png?v=1786088856","url":"https:\/\/guptacoins.com\/collections\/ancient-india.oembed?page=6","provider":"Gupta Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}