Coin of Kushan King Vasudeva I

Description

This gold coin represents the reign of the Kushana ruler, Vasudeva I. The coin bears a portrait of the ruler on the obverse and various deities on the reverse. It is identified by inscriptions in Kharosthi, the language used in northwestern India during the Kushan period.

Provenance

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Coin of Kushan King Vasudeva I

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c. 142/145+

Accession Number

1999.226

Medium

gold

Dimensions

Overall: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)

Classification

Coins

Museum

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, United States

Credit Line

Anonymous Gift