© Abbas Dhothar (CC BY-SA)
© Abbas Dhothar (CC BY-SA)
Hemidrachm - Kozana
| Silver | 1.71 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Paratarajas dynasty (Indo-Parthian Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| King | Kozana (circa 200-220) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200-220 |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.71 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#398728 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Brahmi
Lettering: Swastika
Comment
- Kozana was the first Pāratarāja king to issue coins with the legends in Kharoshthi, which upcoming rulers adopted. Significant devaluation is observed for the first time.
- All mints used Miratakhma's dies. In the first phase, minted hemidrachms (and prob. drachms) with Brahmi legends. In the second phase, drachms were minted with Kharoshthi legend. In the third phase, minted drachms, didrachms, and hemidrachms on a reduced weight base. All coinage had a right-facing Swastika on the reverse.
- The Brahmi legend ran, Kozanasa putra Pāratarāja. The Kharoshthi legend ran, Kozanasa Bagavharnaputrasa Pāratarājasa.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paratarajas
Interesting fact
The Indo-Parthian Kingdom, which issued the Hemidrachm - Kozana coin, was a rare instance of a kingdom that was established by a group of Parthian nobles who had fled their homeland due to persecution.