Coins (185 pcs)

This is a hoard of 185 copper coins from the Kushan Empire period, dating to the 1st–3rd centuries CE.
The hoard was discovered in the Surkhandarya Oasis, a major economic and cultural center of Central Asia during the Kushan Empire.
Although corroded by centuries underground, each coin preserves valuable historical information. The obverse typically features a crowned ruler — among them Kujula Kadphises, Vima Kadphises, Kanishka, Huvishka, and Vasudeva I. Their names often appear in Greek or Bactrian script.
The reverse sides reflect a diverse religious world. Depictions include Buddhist, Iranian, and Indian deities, such as Shiva, Nandi, and the fire god, illustrating the multicultural character of the Kushan state situated along major caravan routes.
Comparable coin finds have been recorded at Dalverzintepa, Airtam, and Kampirtepa — ancient urban centers associated with trade and temple complexes. These discoveries demonstrate the development of a monetary economy and the extensive exchange networks connecting India, Iran, and the Mediterranean world.