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1 Drachm - Yasodaman I
| Silver | 1.97 g | 13.72 mm |
| Issuer | Western Satraps (Indo-Scythian Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 238-239 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm (35-405) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.97 g |
| Diameter | 13.72 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#75418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Chaitya (3-arched hill), river below, crescent moon and sun above, Brahmi legend around
rajno mahakshatrapasa damasenasaputrasa rajno mahakshatrapasa yasodamnah
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Drachm - Yasodaman I (238-239) from Western Satraps (Indo-Scythian Kingdom) made of Silver weighing 1.97 g 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 Yasodaman I, 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.
