Lot 236

Ancient Western Kshtrapas Kardamaka dynasty Rudrasena I son of Rudrasimha I Silver Dramma

Auction # 12 Lucknow (Online)


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

Catalog Reference #
Fishman # 13.2a
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine with full legend visible
Diameter
14.16 mm
Weight
1.99 gms
Denomination
Dramma
Calendar/Year
199-222 AD

Ancient, Western Kshtrapas, Kardamaka dynasty, Rudrasena I, son of Rudrasimha I, (199-222 AD) Silver Dramma, 1.99 gms, 14.16 mm, Obverse: Bust of king to right, Crude Greek legend around, Brahmi date behind head, Reverse: Three Arch Hill (Chaitya) at center surmounted by a crescent and flanked by Sun and Moon, Brahmi legend around reading ‘RajnoMahakshatrapasaRudrasihaputrasaRajnoMahakshatrapasaRudrasenasa’, Fishman # 13.2a, very fine with full legend visible, very scarce.