Lot 403: India, Kushan empire. Vima Takto ('Soter Megas'). Ca. A.D. 90-112. Æ drachm.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 29 (Auction 340)

Description

India, Kushan empire. Vima Takto ('Soter Megas'). Ca. A.D. 90-112. Æ drachm (17 mm, 4.31 g). Bull standing right with nandipada above; blundered Greek legend around / Bactrian camel standing right, with monogram to right; Kharoshthi legend Maharajasa Rajadhirajasa Devaputrasa Vima Takha around. MACW ---; Senior B12.1. A historically important coin. Very Rare. .

This rare type finally settled the identity of Soter Megas (Great Saviour). His name Vima Takha is clearly visible from 4 o'clock to 2 o'clock on the reverse.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 403
Listing #: 201342
Closed: Friday, September 13, 2019 6:14:00 PM CT
Estimate: $200

Starting Bid: $120
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Description

This rare type finally settled the identity of Soter Megas (Great Saviour). His name Vima Takha is clearly visible from 4 o'clock to 2 o'clock on the reverse.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 403
Listing #: 201342
Closed: Friday, September 13, 2019 6:14:00 PM CT
Estimate: $200