1 Drachm - Bhartrdaman (278-295) front 1 Drachm - Bhartrdaman (278-295) back
1 Drachm - Bhartrdaman (278-295) photo
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1 Drachm - Bhartrdaman

 
Silver 2.21 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Western Satraps (Indo-Scythian Kingdom)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
278-295
Value
1 Drachm
Currency
Drachm (35-405)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.21 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#58170
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Chaitya (3-arched hill), river below, crescent moon and sun above, Brahmi legend around

Lettering: rajno mahakshatrapasa rudrasenaputrasa rajnah kshatrapasa bhartrdamnah

Translation: Of Raja Ksatrapa Bhartrdāman, son of Raja Mahāksatrapa Rudrasena

Edge

Plain

Comment

Type 1 has Bhartrdāman as ksatrpa while type 2 (see link provided) has Bhartrdāman as mahāksatrpa

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 Bhartrdaman, while the reverse side features a representation of the Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Indo-Scythian period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (278-295)  - - - - - -

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