© Amit Kher (CC BY-NC)
© Amit Kher (CC BY-NC)
Æ Unit - Bhumaka
119 year| Copper | 3.48 g | 16.6 mm |
| Issuer | Western Satraps (Indo-Scythian Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| Satrap | Bhumaka (𐨧𐨂𐨨𐨐) (circa 100-119) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 119 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm (35-405) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Diameter | 16.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#408080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lion and Dharmachakra symbols
Comment
Issued by the second Kshatrap (Satrap) ruler Bhumaka with the Kshaharata dynastic symbol, the thunderbolt
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of King Bhumaka, while the reverse side features a representation of the Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Indo-Scythian period.
