© Sujit
© Sujit
1 Drachm - Rudrasena IV
| Silver | 2.1 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Western Satraps (Indo-Scythian Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 383-384 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm (35-405) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#54942 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Chaitya (3-arched hill), river below, crescent moon and sun above, Brahmi legend around
Lettering: rajna mahakshatrapasa swami sihasenaputrasa rajna mahakshatrapasa swami rudrasenasa
Edge
Plain
Comment
Refer to Plate XVII 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 the 1 Drachm - Rudrasena IV (383-384) coin from Western Satraps (Indo-Scythian Kingdom) is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Indian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of King Rudrasena IV, while the reverse side features a representation of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, highlighting the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Indo-Scythian period.
