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Drachm - Rudrasena II
| Silver | 1.89 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | Western Satraps (Indo-Scythian Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 255-278 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm (35-405) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.89 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#50847 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Chaitya (3-arched hill), river below, crescent moon and sun above, Brahmi legend around
Lettering: "rajno mahakshatrapasa viradamaputrasa rajno mahakshatrapasa rudrasenasa"
Translation: Of Raja Mahāksatrapa Rudrasena, son of Raja Ksatrapa Vīradāman
Edge
Plain
Comment
Refer to Plate XV of Catalogue of Indian Coins in the British Museum - Andhra dynasty, the Western Ksatrapas, the Traikutaka & Bodhi dynasty - by Edward Rapson (1908)
A more detailed description may be found in The Silver Coinage of the Western Satraps in India (50-400 AD) - by A. M. Fishman
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Rudrasena II (255-278) from Western Satraps (Indo-Scythian Kingdom) made of Silver weighing 1.89 g is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Indian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of King Rudrasena II, while the reverse side depicts a standing figure of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva, highlighting the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Indo-Scythian period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (255-278) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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