Lot 133

Ancient Western Kshtrapas Ksharata Dynasty Nahapana Silver Dramma

Auction # 22 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 800 - 1000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

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

Ancient, Western Kshtrapas, Ksharata Dynasty, Nahapana, (c. 1st Century AD), Silver Dramma, 2.15 gms, 14.89 mm, Obv: Bust of king to right, Crude Greek legend around, Rev: Dynastic symbols-Thunderbolt(Vajra) and Arrow. Biscripted legend around in Brahmi and Kharoshti. Brahmi legend reading ‘RajnoKshaharatasaNahapanasa’ and Kharoshti legend reading ‘Rano ChaharadasaNahapanasa’, Fishman # 3.3, very fine, scarce.