Lot

Ancient, Western Kshatrapas, Kardamaka Dynasty, Vishvasimha II, Son of Rudrasena II, as Kshatrapa, (275-280 AD), Silver Drachm, 1.97 gms, 13.14 mm, B1 Mint, Obv: Bust of king to right wearing flat cap and earrings, Corrupt Greek legend around, Rev: Three Arch Hill (Chaitya) at center surmounted by a crescent and flanked by Sun and Moon, Wavy line (River) below, Brahmi legend reading from 9 O clock clockwise as ‘RajnoMahakshatrapasaRudrasenaputrasaRajnahKshatrapasa Vishva(sihasa)’, Fishman # 28.1, about very fine, very scarce.