Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Vima Kadphises 2 Dinar, Gold Coin
Ancient India Coins1st quarter 2nd c.
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Obverse of Vima Kadphises 2 Dinar (1st quarter 2nd c., 15.54 g)Images are reviewed by an admin before publication.
Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-DYN-B31-003- Metal
- Gold
- Weight
- 15.54 g
- Diameter
- 26 mm
- Shape
- Square
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- Unpublished variant of Gobl 13. Crowned torso left with club and elephant goad; reverse Siva standing with bull; Kharoshthi legend
| Denomination | 2 Dinar |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Vima Kadphises |
| Mint | Unattributed ancient mint/region |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Estimated Price Range | ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,65,000 |
| Era | Ancient India Coins |
Historical orientation
This coin in its time
Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.
Hellenistic Asia
New kingdoms and trade links shaped monetary traditions across the north-west.
Indian Ocean exchange
Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.
This coin’s issue period
Vima Kadphises is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.