This Ancient Indo-Greek Kushan Empire Coin is a rare piece of history. Certified by NGC, this coin is a must-have for collectors of ancient coins. Made of copper, it is almost 2000 years old.

The coin is from the Indo-Greek historical period, minted from 80-90AD. It has a beautiful design featuring King Soter Megas who was also known as Vima Takto on the obverse and the king on horseback on the reverse. (See photos)

The Kushan Empire was a political entity that existed from around 30 AD to 375 AD and included several parts of Asia. The Kushans were likely a branch of the Yuezhi, an Indo-European nomadic group that migrated from northwestern China to Bactria in Central Asia around 135 BCE. The Kushans initially used Greek for administrative purposes, but eventually switched to Bactrian. They were influenced by Hellenistic kingdoms and maintained a variety of faiths, including Buddhism, Hinduism, and Zoroastrianism.

NGC certifies most US, world, and ancient coins, tokens, and medals. The certification process consists of authentication, grading, attribution, and encapsulation in plastic holders or Coin slabs. NGC certification offers significant protection against counterfeiting, misattribution, overgrading, and damage.

This ancient Kushan Empire coin is a true gem and a fantastic addition to any collection.

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