Vima Kadphises

Vima Kadphises introduced the first gold coinage in the Kushan Empire, minting gold dinars and double dinars. These coins were based on Roman aurei and facilitated trade with the Roman Empire and Central Asia.

Vima Kadphises led Kushan forces to conquer parts of the Ganges Basin in northern India. This expanded the empire into the heartland of the Indian subcontinent and increased its wealth and influence.

Vima Kadphises was the first Kushan king to depict the Hindu god Shiva on his coins, often with a trident. This indicates his patronage of Shaivism and the integration of Indian religious elements into Kushan culture.