OLD INDIA KUSHAN EMPIRE RARE COPPER COIN / GR8

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OLD INDIA,KUSHAN EMPIRE,RARE COIN Diameter:23.20 mm Weight:11.03 Gram Metal:Copper COINS OF KUSHAN DYNASTY The name Kushan is derived from the term Guishang, used in Chinese historical writings to describe one branch of the nomadic people, called Yuezhi or Yuechi. These nomads who were of Indo-European stock, roamed the northwestern China but during 176-160 BC, they were driven west by another group, the Xiongnu. The political disturbance in central asia (and possibly the availability of better and prosperous land and other resources) drove these nomads out into Bactria (modern (northwest Afghanistan and Tajikistan). In 165 BC, few tribes settled in Oxus valley and established independent existance. Kujula Kadphises (30-80 AD) established the Kushan dynasty in 78 AD by taking advantage of disunion in existing dynasty of Pahalava (Parthian) and Scytho-Parthians, and gradually wrested control of southern prosperous region, which is the northwest part of ancient India, traditionally known as Gandhara (now Pakistan). It was his grandson Vima Kadphises (Yen-kao-chen in Chinese record) who made Kushan a paramount power of northern India. His reign saw emergence of Kushan empire when he conquored north-western India (modern Punjab, now divided in Pakistan and India). Soon he came under influence of Hinduism (most likley embraced it for good) and took opportunity to proclaim himself Mahishwara, another name for Lord Shiva, on his coins (Shiva is a prominent Hindu god). Kushan kings introduced gold and copper coins, a large number of them have survived till today. It was the Kushan emperor, Vima Kadaphises who introduced the first gold coins of india. Kushan empire covered north west of India (includes Pakistan and modern Afganistan) and northern India. Ample evidences of trade with China, cental Asia, Egypt and Rome are available which made their economy very strong and kingdom wealthy and prosperous. Vima mostly used one deity, Shiva (Oesho in Bactrian language) standing (with trident) with (or without) his bull Nandi, on reverse of his coins. *Please see scans of actual item and grade for yourself. THERE IS NO RESERVE PRICE Worldwide shippping The shipping cost is USD 2 $ for the first item and additional USD 0.50 $ for every next item. FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES TOTALING OVER US $40.00. WE ARE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE BY INT`L REGISTERD AIR MAIL. FOR INDIAN CUSTOMERS IT IS POSSIBLE TO PAY IN RUPEES ON MY ICICI BANK ACCOUNT. ??? ?????? ??? ??? ?? ???? ???, I speak English, mowie po polsku, ?????? ??-??????. FEEDBACK INSTRUCTION: We are trying our best to make every customer Satisfied. Once you received your item and Satisfied with the transaction, Please leave us a positive feedback to let us know the transaction has been complete. We will gladly reciprocate with positive feedback as soon as possible. Please contact us and allow us to solve the problem before leaving a negative feedback. We are sure that we can resolve any problem with mutually understanding with our customers. If you have any question or query, Please feel free to contact us