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1 Drachm - Isvaradatta
| Silver | 1.87 g | 13.8 mm |
| Issuer | Western Satraps (Indo-Scythian Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 242-243 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm (35-405) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.87 g |
| Diameter | 13.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#53160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Chaitya (3-arched hill), river below, crescent moon and sun above, Brahmi legend around
Lettering: "rajno mahakshatrapasa isvaradattasa varshe prathame (dvitiye)"
Comment
Refer to Plate XIII. (472-476) of Catalogue of Indian Coins in the British Museum - Andhra dynasty, the Western Ksatrapas, the Traikutaka & Bodhi dynasty - by Edward Rapson (1908)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 Isvaradatta, 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.
