One of Vasudeva I's gold dinars, with Shiva and Nandi

Source: http://www.goldbergcoins.net/catalogarchive/20040124/chap0099.shtml#
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"India. Kushans. Vasudeva I, c. 164-200 AD. Gold Dinar (8.02 g). Vasudeva standing left at lit altar. Reverse: Shiva stands, holding trident, Nandi bull behind."


In this dinar the details are beautifully clear

Source: http://www.vcoins.com/ancient/parscoins/store/viewitem.asp?idProduct=4204
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"KUSHAN KINGS of INDIA. Vasudeva I. Circa 164-200 AD. AV Dinar (7.96 gm; 21 mm). King standing left, sacrificing at altar, trident standard behind / Siva standing facing, holding trident, the bull Nandi standing behind; tamgha above."


Another variation on the theme

Source: http://www.vcoins.com/ancient/parscoins/store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=2019&large=1
(downloaded Jan. 2006)

"Vasudeva I. Circa 164-200 AD. AV Dinar (7.95 gm; 23 mm). King standing left, sacrificing at altar, trident standard behind / Siva standing facing, holding trident, the bull Nandi standing behind; tamgha above."


In this version of the design, Shiva can be clearly seen to have three heads and four arms

Source: http://www.vcoins.com/ancient/parscoins/store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=2955&large=1
(downloaded May 2006)

"KUSHAN KINGS of INDIA. Vasudeva I. Circa 160-240 AD. Gold Dinar (8.90 gm; 20 mm). King standing left, wearing conical crown with nimbus, holding trident and sacrificing at altar, trident standard behind / Three-headed and four-armed Siva standing facing, holding trident, diadem and poppy, the bull Nandi standing behind; tamgha right, below."


This coin of Vasudeva's was probably later used as a Shaivite religious medallion

Source: http://www.vcoins.com/ancient/coinindia/store/viewitem.asp?idProduct=352
(downloaded Aug. 2007)

"Kushan: Vasudeva I Gold quarter dinar. Obverse  King standing facing, nimbate and with flames on shoulder, sacrificing at altar at left, Bactrian legend around: þaonanoþao Ba...zoaho Koþano. Reverse  Oesho (Siva) standing facing, holding trident and diadem, Bull Nandi behind, legend at right: Ohþo, tamgha at left. Date  c. 191-226 CE. Weight  1.97 gm. (including suspension loop). Diameter  13 mm. Comments  Used in a necklace. From wear it appears the Siva side was on the outside."



 
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