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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 302
INDIA, Kushan Empire. temp. Kujula Kadphises – Vima Takto. Circa AD 80-113. CU Tetradrachm (25mm, 12.53 g, 12h). "Soter Megas" coinage. Uncertain (possibly Begram) mint. Draped bust right, wearing crested helmet and holding spear; vi in Kharosthi to left; tamgha to right / King on horseback right, holding ax; tamgha to lower right. Senior B16.1; ANS Kushan –; Donum Burns 57. Dark brown patina. VF. An attractive example of a rare type.
Estimate: 200 USD... | 15 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 303
temp. Kujula Kadphises – Vima Takto. Circa AD 80-113. CU Didrachm (22mm, 8.24 g, 12h). "Soter Megas" coinage. Uncertain (possibly Begram) mint. Radiate and diademed bust right, holding scepter; tamgha to left; thirteen rays in crown / King on horseback right, holding ax; tamgha to lower right. Senior B17.1vT (listed as tetradrachm); ANS Kushan 157; Donum Burns 63. Rough brown surfaces. VF.
Ex Roma E-Sale 106 (16 February 2023), lot 503.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 15 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 304
INDIA, Kushan Empire. temp. Kujula Kadphises – Vima Takto. Circa AD 80-113. CU Didrachm (20mm, 8.36 g, 12h). "Soter Megas" issue. Horseman/Zeus bilingual type. Uncertain (possibly Begram) mint. Radiate and diademed bust right, holding scepter; tamgha to left; seven rays / King on horseback right, holding ax; tamgha to lower right. Senior B17.1vT (listed as tetradrachm); ANS Kushan 183-5; Donum Burns 60. Brown surfaces, slightly worn at high points. Good VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 15 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 305
INDIA, Kushan Empire. temp. Kujula Kadphises – Vima Takto. Circa AD 80-113. CU Didrachm (20mm, 8.46 g, 12h). "Soter Megas" coinage. Uncertain (possibly Begram) mint. Radiate and diademed bust right, holding scepter; tamgha to left; six rays in crown / King on horseback right, holding ax; tamgha to lower right. Senior B17.1vT (listed as tetradrachm); ANS Kushan 186-95; Donum Burns 60. Brown surfaces. Near EF.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 15 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 306
INDIA, Kushan Empire. n/a. temp. Kujula Kadphises – Vima Takto. Circa AD 80-113. CU Didrachm (20mm, 8.50 g, 12h). "Soter Megas" coinage. Uncertain (possibly Begram) mint. Radiate and diademed bust right, holding scepter; tamgha to left; six rays in crown / King on horseback right, holding ax; tamgha to lower right. Senior B17.1vT (listed as tetradrachm); ANS Kushan 186-95; Donum Burns 60. Brown surfaces. Near EF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 15 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 383
INDIA, Kushan Empire. temp. Kujula Kadphises – Vima Takto. Circa AD 80-113. CU Didrachm (21mm, 8.67 g, 12h). "Soter Megas" coinage. Uncertain (possibly Begram) mint. Radiate and diademed bust right, holding scepter; tamgha to left; six rays in crown / King on horseback right, holding ax; tamgha to lower right. Senior B17.1vT (listed as tetradrachm); ANS Kushan 186-95; Donum Burns 60. Brown surfaces, hard green deposit on reverse. Near EF.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 1 May 2024 | 100 USD | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 18, Lot 29
KUSHAN KINGS of INDIA, Vima Takto (Soter Megas). Circa 80-90 AD. Æ Tetradrachm (8.35 gm; 20 mm). Diademed bust right, holding sceptre; Tamgha of Soter Megas behind / King on horseback right; tamgha of Soter Megas in right field. Göbl, Kushan pl. 176, 19.1 var. (bust left); Senior B17.1; Donum Burns 58; MACW 2928. Nice brown reddish patina. Choice EF.
Estimate: 80 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 25 Apr 2024 | 45 USD | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 18, Lot 30
KUSHAN KINGS of INDIA, Vima Takto (Soter Megas). Circa 80-90 AD. Æ Tetradrachm (8.76 gm; 20 mm). Diademed bust right, holding sceptre; Tamgha of Soter Megas behind / King on horseback right; tamgha of Soter Megas in right field. Göbl, Kushan pl. 176, 19.1 var. (bust left); Senior B17.1; Donum Burns 58; MACW 2928. Choice Good VF. Nice original find patina.
Estimate: 50 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 25 Apr 2024 | 40 USD | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 999
Please note this lot is not suitable for US Import.
Kushan Empire, Vima Kadphises Æ Tetradrachm. Main mint in Begram, circa AD 113-127. Vima Kadphises standing facing, head to left, sacrificing over altar; trident to left, tamgha and club to right / Siva standing facing, holding trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing to right; Buddhist triratana ("Three Jewels") to left. MK 762; ANS Kushan 274-99; Donum Burns 87-105. 16.93g, 27mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine; rare with nearly complete legends.
E... | 24 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 1000
Kushan Empire, Vima Kadphises Æ Tetradrachm. Main mint in Begram, circa AD 113-127. Vima Kadphises standing facing, head to left, sacrificing over altar; trident to left, tamgha and club to right / Siva standing facing, holding trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing to right; Buddhist triratana ("Three Jewels") to left. MK 762; ANS Kushan 274-99; Donum Burns 87-105. 16.35g, 27mm, 12h.
Very Fine; areas of corrosion.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 102, 3 November 2022, lot 606.
Estimate: ... | 24 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 1001
Kushan Empire, Vima Kadphises Æ Didrachm. Main mint in Begram, circa AD 113-127. Vima Kadphises standing facing, diademed, head to left, sacrificing over altar, holding hilt of sword; trident to left, tamgha and club to right / Siva standing facing, holding trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing to right; tamgha to left. MK 763; ANS Kushan 306-8; Donum Burns 106-8. 8.56g, 21mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Ex Professor Shir Mohammad Collection, Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 95, 13 April 2022, lot 579 (... | 24 Apr 2024 | 120 GBP | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61385, Lot 25086
Ancients
INDIA. Kushan Empire. Vima Takto (Soter Megas) (ca. AD 90-113) . AE tetradrachm (21mm, 8.20 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 4/5. Derived from the Attic standard copper didrachm/reduced Indian standard copper tetradrachm, circulating in Bactria, the Kabul Valley, Gandhara, and the Punjab, likely minted in Begram. Bust of Miiro right, seven rays emanating from head, wearing diadem with ribbons to left, and cloak, filleted arrow in raised right hand; tamgha with crossbar and three prongs t... | 22 Apr 2024 | 75 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61385, Lot 25087
Ancients
INDIA. Kushan Empire. Vima Takto (Soter Megas) (ca. AD 90-113). AE tetradrachm (21mm, 8.52 gm, 12h). VF. Derived from the Attic standard copper didrachm/reduced Indian standard copper tetradrachm, circulating in Bactria, the Kabul Valley, Gandhara, and the Punjab, likely minted in Begram. Bust of Miiro right, seven rays emanating from head, wearing diadem with ribbons to left, and cloak, filleted arrow in raised right hand; tamgha with crossbar and three prongs to left, dotted border ... | 22 Apr 2024 | 90 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61385, Lot 25088
Ancients
INDIA. Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises (ca. AD 113-127). AV dinar (20mm, 7.91 gm, 11h). VF. Attic (Kushan) standard, Bactria, main mint. BACIΛEYC OOH-MO KAΔΦICHC, half-length bust of Vima Kadphises right, arising from mountain range, bearded, wearing peaked tall cap with small sphere within crescent feature at top, loop motif on side, diadem with ties and long ribbons to left, cloak wrapped around left shoulder and clasped at right shoulder, knobby club in right hand; tamga in upper lef... | 22 Apr 2024 | 3,100 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61385, Lot 25089
Ancients
INDIA. Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises (ca. AD 113-127). AV quarter-dinar (12mm, 1.91 gm, 11h). Choice Fine. Attic (Kushan) standard, bilingual series, Bactria, main mint. BACIΛЄYC OOH MO KAΔΦICHC, diademed and crowned bust of Vima Kadphises right within wide frame / Maharaja rajadiraja hima kaphthisasa (Kharosthi), compound trident standard; tamgha to left, triratana to right. ANS Kushan 271. Göbl MK, 9.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/ancient-india/ancients-india-kushan-empire-vim... | 22 Apr 2024 | 370 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61385, Lot 25090
Ancients
INDIA. Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises (ca. AD 113-127). AE tetradrachm (29mm, 16.62 gm, 12h). Fine. Attic standard, Begram, main mint, bilingual series. BACIΛΕVC BACIΛΕWN CWTHP MEΓAC OOHMO KAΔΦICHC, King standing facing, beaded head left, wearing diadem with long ribbons to right, tall bonnet, skirted tunic over baggy trousers and padded boots, dropping pellets with right hand over altar at left, clasping hilt of sword with left hand; trident-axe in left field, tamgha above club in rig... | 22 Apr 2024 | 6 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61385, Lot 25091
Ancients
INDIA. Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises (ca. AD 113-127). AE tetradrachm (26mm, 16.06 gm, 12h). VF. Attic standard, Begram, main mint, bilingual series. BACIΛΕVC BACIΛΕΩN CΩTHP MEΓAC OOHMO KAΔΦICHC, King standing facing, beaded head left, wearing diadem with long ribbons to right, tall bonnet, skirted tunic over baggy trousers and padded boots, dropping pellets with right hand over altar at left, clasping hilt of sword with left; trident-axe in left field, tamgha above club in right fiel... | 22 Apr 2024 | 22 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61385, Lot 25092
Ancients
INDIA. Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises (ca. AD 113-127). AE tetradrachm (25mm, 10.61 gm, 10h). Fine. Reduced weight Indo-Greek standard circulating in Kashmir. MANNIOΛOY YIOY ΣATPAΠOY ZEIΩNIΣOY, Oesho as bull, standing right; nandipada above, Shamjho (Kharoshti) in right field / Maharayasa rayatirayasa devaputrasa kuyula katakaphasa (Kharoshti), Bactrian camel standing facing; shasu to right, pa above. ANS Kushan 119-121.
Ex CNG, Electronic Auction 314 (6 November 2013), lot 225.
htt... | 22 Apr 2024 | 320 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61385, Lot 25093
Ancients
INDIA. Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises (ca. AD 113-127). AE drachm (18mm, 4.49 gm, 12h). Choice Fine. Attic standard, Begram, main mint, monolingual series. BACIΛΕVC BACIΛΕΩN CΩTHP MEΓAC OOHMO KAΔΦICHC, Kadphises standing facing, bearded head left, wearing diadem with long ribbons to right, tall bonnet, skirted tunic over baggy trousers and padded boots, dropping pellets with right hand over altar at left, clasping hilt of sword with left; trident-axe in left field, tamgha above club in... | 22 Apr 2024 | 140 USD | |
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Tauler & Fau - Auction 141, Lot 167
Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises. 1/4 DInar. 113-127 AD. (MK-9). Anv.: Crowned and diademed head of Vima kadphises right, within window. Rev.: Totem of lord Shiva, composite trident-rudder with axe and Goat skin on shaft to right, tamgha to left, Buddhist triratana (three jewels) at right, Kharoshthi legend at left field. Au. 1,94 g. Very rare. VF/Choice VF. Est...550,00.
Spanish description: Imperio Kushan. Vima Kadphises. 1/4 Dinar. 113-127 d.C. (MK-9). Anv.: Cabeza coronada y diademada de Vi... | 22 Apr 2024 | 333 EUR | |
Tauler & Fau - Auction 141, Lot 168
Kushan Empire. Vima Takto (Soter Megas). Tetradrachm. 80-90 AD. (Göbl-Kushan 176, 19.1). (Senior-B17.1). Anv.: Diademed bust right, holding sceptre; Tamgha of Soter Megas behind. Rev.: King on horseback right; tamgha of Soter Megas in right field. Ae. 8,40 g. Choice VF/VF. Est...60,00.
Spanish description: Imperio Kushan. Vima Takto (Soter Megas). Tetradracma. 80-90 d.C. (Göbl-Kushan 176, 19.1). (Senior-B17.1). Anv.: Busto con diadema a derecha, sosteniendo cetro; Tamgha de Soter Megas detrá... | 22 Apr 2024 | 40 EUR | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 17, Lot 14
KUSHAN KINGS of INDIA, Vima Takto (Soter Megas). Circa 80-90 AD. Æ Tetradrachm (8.71 gm; 20 mm). Diademed bust right, holding sceptre; Tamgha of Soter Megas behind / King on horseback right; tamgha of Soter Megas in right field. Göbl, Kushan pl. 176, 19.1 var. (bust left); Senior B17.1; Donum Burns 58; MACW 2928. Nice original find patina. Choice EF.
Estimate: 75 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 11 Apr 2024 | 80 USD | |
Spink - Auction 24121, Lot 139
A Selection of Indo-Skythian and Kushan Bronze (6): i) Indo-Skythian Issues (3): i) Spalirises (c. 70-58 BC), King walking left, holding elephant goad, bow and whip, Greek legend surrounds, rev. Zeus enthroned facing and holding sceptre, Kharoshti legend surrounds, 8.57g (Cf. Senior 73.1; cf. HGC 12, 621), good very fine or better; ii) Azes II (35-5 BC), AE Chalkous, king seated facing, cross-legged with sword on his lap, monogram to left field, rev. Hermes standing left, holding caduceus, mon... | 9 Apr 2024 | 90 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 118, Lot 875
Kushan Empire, Vima Kadphises Æ Tetradrachm. Main mint in Begram, circa AD 113-127. Vima Kadphises standing facing, head to left, sacrificing over altar; trident to left, tamgha and club to right / Siva standing facing, holding trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing to right; Buddhist triratana ("Three Jewels") to left. MK 762; ANS Kushan 274-99; Donum Burns 87-105. 16.88g, 27mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine; some cleaning marks in fields.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 92, 16 December 2021, ... | 8 Apr 2024 | 45 GBP | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Sale 46, Lot 62
KUSHAN KINGS of INDIA, Vima Takto (Soter Megas). Circa 80-90 AD. Æ Tetradrachm (8.29 gm; 21 mm). Diademed bust right, holding sceptre; Tamgha of Soter Megas behind / King on horseback right; tamgha of Soter Megas in right field. Göbl, Kushan pl. 176, 19.1 var. (bust left); Senior B17.1; Donum Burns 58; MACW 2928. Choice EF. Nice original find patina.
Estimate: 50 USD
Starting price: 30 USD... | 28 Mar 2024 | Unsold | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 558, Lot 271
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vima Takto. Circa AD 90-113. CU Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.94 g, 12h). Imitating Heliokles I of Baktria. Uncertain mint in the Surkhandarya Valley and Begram area. Diademed bust right / Horse standing left with foreleg raised; trace of tamgha on rump. Senior A22.1T; ANS Kushan 227; HGC 12, 176; AICR 1160 (Yue-Chi) . Brown patina, worn at high points, deposits, lamination and hairline flan crack. VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 20 Mar 2024 | 130 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 558, Lot 272
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises. Circa AD 113-127. CU Tetradrachm (28mm, 16.82 g, 12h). Main mint in Begram. Vima Kadphises standing facing, head left, sacrificing over altar; trident to left, tamgha and club to right / Siva standing facing, holding trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing right; Buddhist triratana (Three Jewels) to left. MK 762; ANS Kushan 300-2; Donum Burns 87-105. Dark brown surfaces, worn at high points, roughness and corrosion, edge marks. VF.
Estimate: 200 USD... | 20 Mar 2024 | 140 USD | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 16, Lot 16
KUSHAN KINGS of INDIA, Vima Takto (Soter Megas). Circa 80-90 AD. Æ Tetradrachm (8.33 gm; 20 mm). Diademed bust right, holding sceptre; Tamgha of Soter Megas behind / King on horseback right; tamgha of Soter Megas in right field. Göbl, Kushan pl. 176, 19.1 var. (bust left); Senior B17.1; Donum Burns 58; MACW 2928. Choice VF / Good VF. Original brown-reddish patina.
Estimate: 30 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 7 Mar 2024 | 21 USD | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 15, Lot 23
KUSHAN KINGS of INDIA, Vima Takto (Soter Megas). Circa 80-90 AD. Æ Tetradrachm (8.69 gm; 20 mm). Diademed bust right, holding sceptre; Tamgha of Soter Megas behind / King on horseback right; tamgha of Soter Megas in right field. Göbl, Kushan pl. 176, 19.1 var. (bust left); Senior B17.1; Donum Burns 58; MACW 2928. Choice EF. Original find patina.
Estimate: 100 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 22 Feb 2024 | 31 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 556, Lot 213
INDIA, Kushan Empire. temp. Kujula Kadphises – Vima Takto. Circa AD 80-113. CU Tetradrachm (25mm, 11.00 g, 12h). "Soter Megas" issue. Uncertain (possibly Begram) mint. Draped bust right, wearing crested helmet and holding spear; vi in Kharosthi to left; tamgha to right / King on horseback right, holding ax; tamgha to lower right. Senior B16.1; ANS Kushan –; Donum Burns 57. Porous brown surfaces. Good Fine. Rare.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 21 Feb 2024 | Unsold | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 556, Lot 215
INDIA, Kushan Empire. temp. Kujula Kadphises – Vima Takto. Circa AD 80-113. CU Didrachm (21mm, 8.40 g, 12h). "Soter Megas" coinage. Uncertain (possibly Begram) mint. Radiate and diademed bust right, holding scepter; tamgha to left; six rays in crown / King on horseback right, holding ax; tamgha to lower right. Senior B17.1vT (listed as tetradrachm); ANS Kushan 186-95; Donum Burns 60. Brown patina. VF.
Ex Nemesis Ancients & Antiquities Inventory #8840.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 21 Feb 2024 | 90 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 556, Lot 216
INDIA, Kushan Empire. temp. Kujula Kadphises – Vima Takto. Circa AD 80-113. BI Drachm (13mm, 1.88 g, 12h). Uncertain mint in Gandhara. King on horseback right, holding ax; tamgha to lower right / Zeus standing right, raising hand; vi in Kharosthi to left; flower pot symbol to right. Senior B13.1D; ANS Kushan 245; Donum Burns 54. Deeply toned, slightly off center. Good VF. Very rare and choice for issue.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 21 Feb 2024 | 100 USD | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 116, Lot 500
Kushan Empire, Vima Takto Æ Didrachm. Circa AD 80-113. "Soter Megas" issue. AD 80-113. Radiate, diademed and draped bust of Miiro to right, holding filleted arrow; tamgha to left / BACIΛЄVC BACIΛЄѠN CѠTHP MЄΓAΣ (or similar), king on horseback to right, holding pickaxe; tamgha to lower right. ANS Kushan 147-156; Senior B17.1vT (listed as tetradrachm); Donum Burns 58-66. 7.94g, 20mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 104, 15 December 2022, lot 576.
Estimate: 50 GBP... | 18 Jan 2024 | Unsold | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 116, Lot 501
Kushan Empire, Vima Takto Æ Didrachm. "Soter Megas" issue. Uncertain (possibly Begram) mint, AD 80-113. Radiate and diademed bust to right, holding sceptre; tamgha to left / King on horseback to right, holding axe; tamgha to lower right. ANS Kushan 186-95; Senior B17.1vT (listed as tetradrachm); Donum Burns 60. 7.56g, 21mm, 11h.
Good Very Fine.
Estimate: 40 GBP... | 18 Jan 2024 | 24 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII Online Sessions, Lot 5384
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises. Circa AD 113-127. AV Dinar (21mm, 7.97 g, 12h). Bilingual series. Main mint in Baktria. Diademed and crowned half-length bust of Vima Kadphises right on clouds, holding mace-scepter over shoulder; flames at shoulder; monogram to left / Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, head left, holding composite trident with ax in right hand, he-goat skin draped over left arm; tamgha to left, Buddhist triratana (Three Jewels) to left. Bopearachchi, Premiers –; MK 18 (die... | 17 Jan 2024 | 2,500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 413
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises. Circa AD 113-127. AV Double Dinar (24mm, 15.96 g, 12h). Reduced Attic (Kushan) standard. Main mint in Baktria. BACIΛEYC OH MO KAΔΦICHC, diademed and crowned figure of Vima Kadphises seated cross-legged right, holding mace-scepter in right hand and hilt of sword in left; flames at shoulder; tamgha to right / Maharajasa rajadirajasa sarvaloga iśvarasa mahiśvarasa hima kaphthiśasa tradara[sa] in Kharosthi, ithyphallic Siva standing facing, head left, holding ... | 9 Jan 2024 | 27,500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 414
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises. Circa AD 113-127. AV Double Dinar (25mm, 15.96 g, 12h). Reduced Attic (Kushan) standard. Main mint in Baktria. BACIΛEYC OH MO KAΔΦICHC, diademed and crowned figure of Vima Kadphises seated facing on cushioned throne with ornate legs and high back, head left, feet on footstool, holding laurel branch in raised right hand and resting left arm on left knee; club to left; tamgha to right / Maharajasa rajadirajasa sarvaloga iśvarasa mahiśvarasa hima kaphthiśasa ... | 9 Jan 2024 | 25,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 415
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises. Circa AD 113-127. AV Double Dinar (23mm, 15.89 g, 12h). Reduced Attic (Kushan) standard. Main mint in Baktria. BACIΛEYC OH MO KAΔΦICHC, diademed and crowned half-length bust of Vima Kadphises right on clouds, holding mace-scepter in right hand and hilt of sword in left; flames at shoulder; tamgha to left / Maharajasa rajadirajasa sarvaloga iśvarasa mahiśvarasa hima kaphthiśasa tradara(sa) in Karosthi, ithyphallic Siva standing facing, head left, holding tr... | 9 Jan 2024 | 27,500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 416
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises. Circa AD 113-127. AV Double Dinar (25mm, 15.92 g, 12h). Reduced Attic (Kushan) standard. Main mint in Baktria. BACIΛEYC OH MO KAΔΦICHC, diademed and crowned half-length bust of Vima Kadphises left on clouds, holding mace-scepter in right hand and hilt of sword in left; flames at shoulder; tamgha to right / Maharajasa rajadirajasa sarvaloga iśvarasa mahiśvarasa hima kaphthiśasa tradara[sa] in Kharosthi, ithyphallic Siva standing facing, head left, holding t... | 9 Jan 2024 | 30,000 USD | |
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 115, Lot 519
Kushan Empire, time of Kujula Kadphises - Vima Takto Æ Tetradrachm. Uncertain mint in Baktria, circa AD 80-113. Helmeted and draped bust to left, holding sceptre in raised hand; 'vi' in Kharosthi to left; tamgha to right / [BACIΛЄV BACI]ΛЄѠN CѠTHP MЄΓ[AC], King wearing local attire, on horseback to right, raising hand; tamgha to right. ANS Kushan 248-51; Senior B16.1; MACW 2923-4; MK pl. 176, 19.1. 12.46g, 24mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine. Rare.
Acquired from TimeLine Auctions.
Estimate: 75 GB... | 21 Dec 2023 | 130 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 115, Lot 520
Kushan Empire, Vima Takto Æ Didrachm. "Soter Megas" issue. AD 80-113. Radiate and diademed bust to right, holding sceptre; tamgha to left / King on horseback to right, holding axe; tamgha to lower right. ANS Kushan 186-95; Senior B17.1vT (listed as tetradrachm); Donum Burns 60. 8.38g, 20mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 101, 13 October 2022, lot 689.
Estimate: 40 GBP... | 21 Dec 2023 | 24 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 115, Lot 521
Kushan Empire, Vima Kadphises Æ Tetradrachm. Main mint in Begram, circa AD 113-127. Vima Kadphises standing facing, head to left, sacrificing over altar; trident to left, tamgha and club to right / Siva standing facing, holding trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing to right; Buddhist triratana ("Three Jewels") to left. MK 762; ANS Kushan 274-99; Donum Burns 87-105. 16.35g, 27mm, 12h.
Very Fine; areas of corrosion.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 102, 3 November 2022, lot 606.
Estima... | 21 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 115, Lot 522
Kushan Empire, Vima Kadphises Æ Drachm. Main mint in Begram, circa AD 113-127. Emperor standing facing, diademed, head to left, sacrificing over altar, holding hilt of sword; trident to left, tamgha and club to right / Siva standing facing, holding trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing to right; tamgha to left. MK 764; ANS Kushan 309-12. 4.29g, 16mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Rare.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 102, 3 November 2022, lot 607.
Estimate: 40 GBP... | 21 Dec 2023 | 24 GBP | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Sale 44, Lot 55
KUSHAN KINGS of INDIA, Vima Takto (Soter Megas). Circa 80-90 AD. Æ Tetradrachm (8.63 gm; 20 mm). Diademed bust right, holding sceptre; Tamgha of Soter Megas behind / King on horseback right; tamgha of Soter Megas in right field. Göbl, Kushan pl. 176, 19.1 var. (bust left); Senior B17.1; Donum Burns 58; MACW 2928. Brown reddish patina. Struck in high relief. Choice EF.
Estimate: 65 USD
Starting price: 39 USD... | 18 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
Nomos AG - obolos 30, Lot 505
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vima Takto (Soter Megas), circa 80-100. Didrachm (Bronze, 20 mm, 8.50 g, 12 h), Bagram(?). Radiate and diademed bust of Vima Takto to right, holding scepter in right hand; behind, tamgha. Rev. CωTHP HEΓΑC BACIΛEV BACIΛEωN King on horseback right, holding axe in right hand; to lower right, tamgha. ANS Kushan 186-95. Senior B17.1vT (tetradrachm). Dark brown patina. Good very fine.
Ex Obolos 23, 12 June 2022, 554.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 17 Dec 2023 | 55 CHF | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61353, Lot 21003
Ancients
INDIA. Kushan Empire. Vima Takto (Soter Megas). Ca. AD 1st-2nd centuries. AE tetradrachm (19mm, 12h). NGC VF. Derived from the Attic standard copper didrachm/reduced Indian standard copper tetradrachm, circulating in Bactria, the Kabul Valley, Gandhara, and the Punjab, likely minted in Begram. Bust of Miiro right, seven rays emanating from head, wearing diadem with ribbons to left, and cloak, filleted arrow in raised right hand; tamgha with crossbar and three prongs to left, dotted bo... | 17 Dec 2023 | 120 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61353, Lot 21004
Ancients
INDIA. Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises (ca. AD 113-127). AV quarter-dinar (12mm, 1.35 gm, 11h). Fine. Bilingual series, main mint in Bactria. BACIΛЄYC OOH MO KAΔΦICHC, diademed and crowned bust of Vima Kadphises right within wide frame / Maharaja rajadiraja hima kaphthisasa (Kharosthi), compound trident standard; tamgha to left, triratana to right. ANS Kushan 271.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/ancient-india/ancients-india-kushan-empire-vima-kadphises-ca-ad-113-127-av-quarter-dinar... | 17 Dec 2023 | 500 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61353, Lot 21005
Ancients
INDIA. Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises (ca. AD 113-127). AE tetradrachm (29mm, 16.75 gm, 12h). Fine. Attic standard, Begram, main mint, bilingual series. BACIΛΕVC BACIΛΕΩN CΩTHP MEΓAC OOHMO KAΔΦICHC, King standing facing, beaded head left, wearing diadem with long ribbons to right, tall bonnet, skirted tunic over baggy trousers and padded boots, dropping pellets with right hand over altar at left, clasping hilt of sword with left; trident-axe in left field, tamgha above club in right fi... | 17 Dec 2023 | 62 USD | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 2056
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vima Takto (Soter Megas), circa 80-100. Tetradrachm (Bronze, 26 mm, 11.93 g, 6 h), uncertain mint, possibly Begram. Draped male bust to left, wearing crested helmet and holding spear in his right hand; to left, 'vi' in Karoshti; to right, tamgha. Rev. [BACIΛЄV BACIΛЄⲰN CⲰTHP MЄΓAC] King on horse to right, holding axe in his right hand; to right, tamgha. ANS Kushan 248-51. Mitchiner 2923-4. Senior B16.1. Smoothed, otherwise, good fine.
From the collection of François Ri... | 9 Dec 2023 | 35 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 2057
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises, circa 100-127/8. Dinar (Gold, 19 mm, 5.86 g, 12 h), uncertain mint in Baktria. ΒΑCIΛЄΥC OOHMO KAΔΦΙCHC ('King Vima Kadphises' in Greek) Crowned and draped bust of Vima Kadphises emerging from clouds or a mountain top to left with flames on his right shoulder, holding club in his right hand and clasps hilt of sword with his left; in field to upper left, tamgha. Rev. 'Maharajasa Rajadirajasa Sarvaloga Isvarasa Mahisvarasa Vima Kathphishasa Tratara' ('of the ... | 9 Dec 2023 | 750 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 2058
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises, circa 100-127/8. Tetradrachm (Bronze, 29 mm, 17.68 g, 12 h), Begram. ΒΑCIΛЄΥC BACIΛEⲰN CⲰTHP MEΓAC OOHMO KAΔΦΙCHC ('King of Kings, the Great Savior, Vima Kadphises' in Greek) Vima Kadphises standing front, head to left, sacrificing over altar with his right hand; to right, club and tamgha; to left, trident with an axe on the shaft. Rev. 'Maharajasa Rajadirajasa Sarvaloga Isvarasa Mahisvarasa Vima Kathphishasa Tratara' ('of the Great King, the King of Kings... | 9 Dec 2023 | 300 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 2059
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises, circa 100-127/8. Tetradrachm (Bronze, 26 mm, 17.44 g, 12 h), Begram. ΒΑCIΛЄΥC BACIΛEⲰN CⲰTHP MEΓAC OOHMO KAΔΦΙCHC ('King of Kings, the Great Savior, Vima Kadphises' in Greek) Vima Kadphises standing front, head to left, sacrificing over altar with his right hand; to right, club and tamgha; to left, trident with an axe on the shaft. Rev. 'Maharajasa Rajadirajasa Sarvaloga Isvarasa Mahisvarasa Vima Kathphishasa Tratara' ('of the Great King, the King of Kings... | 9 Dec 2023 | 30 CHF | |
VAuctions - NBJ Auction 10, Lot 61
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vima Takto (Soter Megas). Circa AD 80-100. AE Tetradrachm. Radiate and diademed bust right, holding scepter, tamgha to left / Vima Takto on horseback right, holding axe, tamgha to lower right. (2.13gm, 14mm) Good Very Fine.
Estimate: 150 USD
Starting price: 50 USD... | 6 Dec 2023 | 50 USD | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Sale 43, Lot 44
KUSHAN KINGS of INDIA, Vima Takto (Soter Megas). Circa 80-90 AD. Æ Tetradrachm (8.35 gm; 20 mm). Diademed bust right, holding sceptre; Tamgha of Soter Megas behind / King on horseback right; tamgha of Soter Megas in right field. Göbl, Kushan pl. 176, 19.1 var. (bust left); Senior B17.1; Donum Burns 58; MACW 2928. Nice brown reddish patina. Choice EF.
Estimate: 80 USD
Starting price: 48 USD... | 27 Nov 2023 | Unsold | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 114, Lot 585
Kushan Empire, Vima Takto Æ Didrachm. "Soter Megas" issue. Uncertain (possibly Begram) mint, AD 80-113. Radiate and diademed bust to right, holding sceptre; tamgha to left / King on horseback to right, holding axe; tamgha to lower right. ANS Kushan 186-95; Senior B17.1vT (listed as tetradrachm); Donum Burns 60. 7.82g, 21mm, 1h.
Good Very Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 100, 28 July 2022, lot 684.
Estimate: 40 GBP... | 23 Nov 2023 | Unsold | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 114, Lot 586
Kushan Empire, Vima Kadphises Æ Tetradrachm. Main mint in Begram, circa AD 113-127. Vima Kadphises standing facing, head to left, sacrificing over altar; trident to left, tamgha and club to right / Siva standing facing, holding trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing to right; Buddhist triratana ("Three Jewels") to left. MK 762; ANS Kushan 274-99; Donum Burns 87-105. 17.36g, 27mm, 12h.
Very Fine; areas of corrosion.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 100, 28 July 2022, lot 685.
Estimate: 40 ... | 23 Nov 2023 | Unsold | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 12, Lot 30
KUSHAN KINGS of INDIA, Vima Takto (Soter Megas). Circa 80-90 AD. Æ Tetradrachm (8.53 gm; 21 mm). Diademed bust right, holding sceptre; Tamgha of Soter Megas behind / King on horseback right; tamgha of Soter Megas in right field. Göbl, Kushan pl. 176, 19.1 var. (bust left); Senior B17.1; Donum Burns 58; MACW 2928. Dark brown reddish patina. Choicer aEF.
Estimate: 50 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 13 Nov 2023 | 21 USD | |
