Lot 92

Ancient Western Kshtrapas Ksharata dynasty Nahapana Silver Dramma

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Catalog Reference #
Fishman # 3.3
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
15.83 mm
Weight
1.80 gms
Denomination
Dramma
Calendar/Year
c. 1st Century AD

Ancient, Western Kshtrapas, Ksharata dynasty, Nahapana (c. 1st Century AD), Silver Dramma, 1.80 gms, 15.83 mm, Obverse: Bust of king to right, Crude Greek legend around, Reverse: Dynastic symbols of Thunderbolt (Vajra) and Arrow, Biscripted legend around in Brahmi and Kharoshti, Brahmi legend reading ‘RajnoKshaharatasaNahapanasa’ and Kharoshti legend partially seen reading ‘RanoChaharadasaNahapanasa’, Fishman # 3.3, fine to very fine, very scarce.