INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises. Circa AD 113-127. AV Quarter Dinar (13mm, 2.03 g, 12h). Bilingual series. Main mint in Baktria. Near EF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 567. Estimated: $ 1 500

Central Asian, Gold

Sold For $ 3 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vima Kadphises. Circa AD 113-127. AV Quarter Dinar (13mm, 2.03 g, 12h). Bilingual series. Main mint in Baktria. Diademed and crowned bust of Vima Kadphises right within frame / Compound trident standard; tamgha to left, Buddhist triratana (Three Jewels) to right. Bopearachchi, Premiers –; MK 9 (dies 1/2); ANS Kushan 271 (same obv. die); Donum Burns 74; Zeno 306980 = CNG 118, lot 661 (same dies). Lightly toned, hint of underlying luster. Near EF.

Vima Kadphises was an adept military leader who expanded Kushan power throughout much of Central Asia. He also had some contact with Rome, being the first Kushan ruler to send a diplomatic mission there during the reign of Trajan. It was also under the rule of Vima Kadphises that the first Kushan gold coins were struck, perhaps using the Roman gold that was received as a result of the Kushans extending their protective control over the Silk Road during his reign. This facilitated trade in luxury items with the Roman Empire, such as silk, spices, and other exotic goods. Vima Kadphises introduced the gold dinar (struck on an 8g weight standard), a fractional quarter dinar, and the very impressive double dinar.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Two – Lot 319-587 will be held Monday afternoon, 18 May 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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