Lot 239

Ancient Western Kshatrapas Kardamaka Family Rudrasimha II Son of Svami Jivadaman as Kshatrapa Silver Dramma

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Catalog Reference #
Fishman # 31.1
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
13.70 mm
Weight
2.17 gms
Denomination
Dramma
Calendar/Year
304-316 AD

Ancient, Western Kshatrapas, Kardamaka Family, Rudrasimha II, Son of Svami Jivadaman, as Kshatrapa, (304-316 AD), Silver Dramma, 2.17 gms, 13.70 mm, Obverse: Bust of king to right, wearing a flat cap, date behind in Brahmi numerals reading 22x, corrupt Greek legend around, Reverse: Three arched hill (Chaitya) flanked by crescent and sun, Brahmi legend in Prakrit language reading as ‘SvamiJivadamaputrasaRajnahKchatrapasaRudrasihasa’, Fishman # 31.1, very fine, rare in this grade with full legend visible.