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Both sides of an irregularly shaped gold coin with relief decoration on each side.

Coin of Vasudeva

r. c. 192 - 225 CE

Vasudeva I

Indo-Greek

Obverse: The king standing pouring libation over Zoroastrian altar; tamga symbol (ruler’s monogram) Reverse: deity (Shiva) standing facing, holding diadem and trident; behind, humped bull to l.; symbol to r.; border of dots.

Gold

Kushan period, c.100 BCE-250 CE

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