The piece is in an GOOD/ FAIR , USED CCONDITION-Coin Graphic Design Relief is present and detailed for both obverse & reverse. Planchet remains in a Good State and Coin has been circulated /utilised. Signs of Wear evident due to handling. Areas of high Relief retain good clarity, with a small degree of smoothing. Surface toning will be noted - as piece was obtained from excavation. Item is almost 2000 years old and will display signs of wear commensurate with age. Item is Second-Hand.
ITEM HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING/ EXPOSURE TO VARIED ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS.
PIECE IS +/- 2000 YEARS OLD & HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO LONGTERM CIRCULATION.
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ORIGIN : Kushan Empire/ Yuezhi ( Southern Kazakhstan/ Uzbekistan )
COMPOSITION :Bronze
YEAR: 80 - 100 AD ( 1st Century)
ISSUE: Kushanshah Vima Takhto ( Soter Megas)
TYPE: Tetradrachm
WEIGHT: 8.46 gram
TOTAL: 1 x Pcs
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An EXCELLENT example of a RARE, Kushan Empire 1st Century AD Bronze Sota Tetradrachm Coin . This piece appears to be in a Fair state of preservation , with detailed graphic Relief on obverse and reverse of coin. All Greek nomenclature present. Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface. Surface toning will be noted. Planchet is complete with edging intact. High relief remains defined and clear for both sides of the Coin , small degree of smoothing visible.
This piece would have been issued for circulation in the period of 80 - 100 AD , during the reign of Kushan Ruler Vima Takhto. The Kushan Empire was formed by Vima Takhto 's father - Kujula Kadphises , who had migrated with the original 5 Confederated Tribes of the Yuezhi from Western China ( Gansu). The Coin reads in Greek : 'Supreme Ruler' and features the Tribal Tamgha of the nomadic Kushan tribe for both obverse and reverse.
The ideal addition to any Kushan Empire Era Bronze Coin collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment.
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