Kushan Copper Coin
OriginKushan Empire
First Minted100
MaterialCopper
TypeCoin
About Kushan Copper Coin
The copper coins of the Kushan Empire were the everyday currency of Central Asia and northern India. Featured the king standing and making an offering over a fire altar. Some copper coins show the Buddha or Shiva. The large copper denominations indicate an active monetized economy. Kushan copper coins are found in large numbers in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan.
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