Lot 133

Ancient Western Kshtrapas Ksharata Dynasty Nahapana Silver Dramma

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Catalog Reference #
Fishman # 3.3
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
about very fine
Diameter
15.33 mm
Weight
2.47 gms
Denomination
Dramma
Calendar/Year
1st Century AD

Ancient, Western Kshtrapas, Ksharata Dynasty, Nahapana (1st Century AD), Silver Dramma, 2.47 gms, 15.33 mm, Obverse: Bust of king to right, Crude Greek legend around, Reverse: Dynastic symbols of Thunder bolt (Vajra) and Arrow, Biscripted legend around in Brahmi and Kharoshti, Brahmi legend partially seen reading ‘RajnoKshaharatasaNahapanasa’ and Kharoshti legend partially seen reading ‘RanoChaharadasaNahapanasa’, Fishman # 3.3, about very fine, very scarce.