Pre-Long Beach Auction #85

Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises. Gold 1/4 Dinar (2 g), ca. AD 100-128. Mint I (A). 2nd emission. Crowned and diademed head of Vima Kadphises right, within window. Reverse: Totem of Siva: composite trident-rudder with ax and goat skin(?) on shaft; to left, tamgha; to right, Buddhist triratana (Three Jewels); inscription, in Kharosthi. MK 9 (O2/R4); Donum Burns 74. Very rare denomination. Well-struck with delicate rose coloring. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 900