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Drachm - Koziya
| Copper | 1 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Paratarajas dynasty (Indo-Parthian Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| King | Koziya (circa 235-265) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 235-265 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#294549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Swastika turning right, Kharoshthi legend around
Lettering: koziyasa kozanaputrasa paratarajasa
Translation: "of Koziya, son of Kozana, king of the Paratas"
Interesting fact
The Indo-Parthian Kingdom, which issued the Drachm - Koziya coin, was a rare instance of a kingdom that was established by a group of people who were originally from a different country. The founders of the Indo-Parthian Kingdom were Parthian nobles who had fled their homeland in modern-day Iran due to political instability and had settled in the Indian subcontinent. Despite being a minority in a foreign land, they were able to establish a successful kingdom that lasted for several centuries and had a significant impact on the local culture and economy.
