In the coinage of the North Indian and Central Asian Kushan Empire (approximately 30–375 CE), the main coins issued were gold, weighing 7.9 grams, and base metal issues of various weights between 12 g and 1.5 g. Little silver coinage was issued, but in later periods the gold used was debased with silver.

All coins from the Kushan Empire, presented with pictures, descriptions and more useful information: metal, size, weight, date, mintage...

Sep 5, 2019 · EXOTIC, OBSCURE, BEAUTIFUL, and under-appreciated, Kushan coins are gaining increasing visibility in the ancients market. For centuries, international trade in silk and spices sent a stream...

This paper commences with an imaginary recreation of the inspiration behind Vima Kadphises to issue India's first gold coins with Shiva featured prominently on them; the various deities appearing on Kushan coins; and the outline of the various …

Apr 14, 2022 · The main coins struck by the North Indian and Central Asian Kushan Empire (about 30–375 CE) were gold coins measuring 7.9 grams and base metal issues from 12 g to 1.5 g. There was little silver coinage minted, although gold was debased with silver in …

Kushan kings introduced gold and copper coins, a large number of them have survived today and remains possibly the most informative evidence of their reign, extent of empire, their personal beliefs and even their looks!

See Coins of the Kushan Empire for Sale in the Forum Ancient Coins Shop. The name Kushan is derived from the term Guishang, used in Chinese historical writings to describe one branch of the nomadic people, called Yuezhi or Yuechi.

The Kushan Empire was a syncretic empire in the Bactrian territories in the early 1st century. It spread to encompass much of Afghanistan, and then the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent.

Each metal bore unique inscriptions and iconography, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Kushan Empire. The gold coins minted by Kushan emperors were opulent, boasting intricate …

Detailed information about the coin Drachm, Vasudeva I (Kushana), Kushan Empire, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data