Description:
Obverse: King Vima Kadphises stands facing left and makes an offering over a fire altar with the Greek legend “ΒΑϹΙΛΕΥϹ BACIΛEWN CWTHP MEΓAC ΟΟΗΜΟ ΚΑΔΦΙϹΗϹ”Reverse: Shiva stands frontally, holding a trident in his right hand and leaning his left arm on the bull Nandi which is recognized by the Nandipada symbol (hoof print) in the left field with legend in Karosthi.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; numismatics

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