Record ID: LVPL-7F1C85
Object type: COIN
Broad period: GREEK AND ROMAN PROVINCIAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper tetradrachm of the Kushan Emperor Kanishka I (AD 127-150) made at Begram. The obverse shows the king standing sacrificing at an altar, the reverse shows the god Wesho with four arms, holding his divine attributes (thunderbolt, water-pot, trident). Wesho's imagery shares elements in common with Hindu divinities particularly Siva.
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2012
Last updated: Thursday 25th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lydiate', grid reference and parish protected.