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Per J:
Hi,
Can anyone help me to identify this coin. Weigth 2.10 gram. Diameter 12 mm.

Yaser K:
Hi per j
   This looks like a vima takto coin indian kushan ...he is also known by the title soter megas... great saviour....

Per J:
@Indogreek82
Thank you!

Yaser K:
No problem.... an interesting king ...previously unknown until an inscription was found bearing his name ...this link has some great info and examples.... your example a drachm...
http://coinindia.com/galleries-vima-takha.html

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