Lot No: 125
Auction: #5
Material: Silver
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Dec-2024
Location: Kolkata
Estimated Price: ₹ 50000 - ₹ 60000
Unique coin of Rudrasena I, Hardly Few Specimen Known, In this legend the patronymic is shown as Rudrasihasaputrasa. No coin with this legend and this date was known for Rudrasena I as Kshatrapa until Fishman published an example, which he describes as unique. Western Kshatrapas, Kardamaka Dynasty, Rudrasena I (c. 198-222 AD), son of Rudrasimha I, SE 124, Silver Drachma, 2.38Grms, OBV: Bust of king facing to right side date digit behind in Brahmi and around corrupt Greek letters, REV: Three arched hill with crescent in centre, moon to left and sun to right, aroubd Brahmi legend’Rajno Mahakshatrapasa Rudrasihasaputrasa Rajno Mahakshatrapasa Rudrasenasa’. (Pieper # 3381). Very Fine+.
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