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Coin of Kanishka, ca. 130, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Gold, Diam. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm), Metalwork, The Great Kushan rulers minted these gold coins in the second and early third centuries. They follow a Roman weight standard, and the rulers present themselves in relation to a range of Near Eastern and South Asian deities, such as the Shiva on the reverse of Vasudeva's coin.

Coin of Kanishka, ca. 130, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Gold, Diam. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm), Metalwork, The Great Kushan rulers minted these gold coins in the second and early third centuries. They follow a Roman weight standard, and the rulers present themselves in relation to a range of Near Eastern and South Asian deities, such as the Shiva on the reverse of Vasudeva's coin.
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Coin of Kanishka, ca. 130, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Gold, Diam. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm), Metalwork, The Great Kushan rulers minted these gold coins in the second and early third centuries. They follow a Roman weight standard, and the rulers present themselves in relation to a range of Near Eastern and South Asian deities, such as the Shiva on the reverse of Vasudeva's coin
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36.6 x 36.6 cm | 14.4 x 14.4 in (300 dpi)