1 Drachm - Vijayasena (238-250) front 1 Drachm - Vijayasena (238-250) back
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1 Drachm - Vijayasena

 
Silver 1.72 g 13.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Western Satraps (Indo-Scythian Kingdom)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
238-250
Value
1 Drachm
Currency
Drachm (35-405)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.72 g
Diameter
13.1 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#53166
Rarity index
74%

Reverse

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

Lettering: rajno mahakshatrapasa damasenasaputrasa rajno mahakshatrapasa vijayasenasa

Comment

Refer to Plate xiv (488-494) of Catalogue of Indian Coins in the British Museum - Andhra dynasty, the Western Ksatrapas, the Traikutaka & Bodhi dynasty - by Edward Rapson (1908)
variant

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 Vijayasena, 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.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (238-250)  - - - - - -

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