© Amit Kher (CC BY-NC)
© Amit Kher (CC BY-NC)
Drachm - Rudrasimha I
| Silver | 1.95 g | 14.85 mm |
| Issuer | Western Satraps (Indo-Scythian Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| Satrap | Rudrasimha I (178-197) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 178-197 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm (35-405) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.95 g |
| Diameter | 14.85 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#373668 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Three arched hill and legend around "rajno mahaksatrapasa rudradamnaputrasa rajno mahaksatrapasa rudrasihasa
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Rudrasimha I (178-197) from Western Satraps (Indo-Scythian Kingdom) made of Silver weighing 1.95g 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 Rudrasimha I, 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.
