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Ruler:
Vima Kadphises (105-127)
Place of use:
Northern India
History note: Bequeathed to Corpus by the Revd. Samuel Savage Lewis, 1891; bt Miss M. Smith 9.iv.1877 for 1/6, brought from India 1862.
Image(height): 17.13 mm
Image(width): 17.13 mm
Method of acquisition: Loan (1991) by Corpus Christi College
Circa 90 - Circa 120
Issue marks, obverse horned crescent topped with trident, reverse Omega over annulet, two dots between
Object composed of bronze Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 4.20 g
Inscription present: King with long hair standing facing, head left, with club and trident axe, altar at left, issue mark in field at right
Inscription present: Shiva standing half-left leaning on humped bull right, all in dashed border
Accession number: CM.LS.2015-R
Primary reference Number: 175931
SNG: VI 2015
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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