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Maker(s):Wima Takto (minted under)
Culture:Central Asian; Kushan
Title:Drachm of Sun God
Date Made:90-113 CE
Type:Coin/Numismatic
Materials:Bronze
Place Made:Asia; Afghanistan; Bactria
Measurements:14mm, 2.75g
Accession Number:  MH 2000.2.12.INV
Credit Line:Source and date of acquisition unknown
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Obverse: Radiate bust of Mithras facing right, holding a scepter in front of his face. A three-pronged tamgha appears in the field to the left. Heavily worn.
Reverse: King on horseback right, holding whip. Tamgha in right field. Heavily worn; ΒΑCΙΛΕΥ ΒΑCΙΛΕωΝ CΟΤHΡ ΜΕΓΑC

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; numismatics

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