1 Drachm - Visvasimha

1 Drachm - Visvasimha - obverse1 Drachm - Visvasimha - reverse

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Features

Issuer Western Satraps (Indo-Scythian Kingdom)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 275-280
Value 1 Drachm
Currency Ksahtrap Dynasty - Drachm (35-405)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.97 g
Diameter 13.99 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
53165
References JA Delhi# 663
Stanley Lane Poole; 1884. A Catalogue of the Indian Coins in the British Museum / Volume 1. The Coins of the Sultáns of Dehlí in the British Museum. British Museum, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Head of king right, date behind head

Reverse

Chaitya (3-arched hill), river below, crescent moon and sun above, Brahmi legend around

Lettering: rajno mahakshatrapasa rudrasenaputrasa rajnah kshatrapasa visvasihasa

Comments

Refer to Plate xv. (663-64) of Catalogue of Indian Coins in the British Museum - Andhra dynasty, the Western Ksatrapas, the Traikutaka & Bodhi dynasty - by Edward Rapson (1908)

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ND (275-280)  $ 14

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