Coin Details
Country:
India
Dynasty:
Western Satraps
Ruler:
Nahapana(119 - 124)
Composition:
Silver
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Description
Obverse Head of King to Right. Illegible greek legend around Lettering: Écriture en pseudo Grec Reverse Arrow and Thunderbolt in Center, Kharosthi Legend around Lettering: Rajno Kshatrapasa Nahapanasa
Other Details
Themes:
Western Satraps
Era:
0 - 700 AD
Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Rim:
Plain
Diameter:
16.5
Weight:
2.34
Face Value:
1
Issued On:
119
Exquisite
Value 1 Drachm Currency Drachm (35-405) Composition Silver Weight 2.34 g Diameter 16.5 mm Thickness 1.7 mm Shape Round (irregular) Technique Hammered D Number N#38844 References BMC Delhi# 244, PAIC - Pieper# 3351-3356
Comments
Refer to Plate IX. (243-250) of Catalogue of Indian Coins in the British Museum - Andhra dynasty, the Western Ksatrapas, the Traikutaka & Bodhi dynasty - by Edward Rapson (1908)