India, Kshatrapa dynasty: Rudrasena III (SE 270-300; 348-378 AD), AR Drachm, SE290

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  1. Amit Vyas

    Amit Vyas Well-Known Member

    India, Kshatrapa dynasty: Rudrasena III (SE 270-300; 348-378 AD), AR Drachm, SE290, Fishman type II no. 34.2.290, Senior ISCH 860.30D, Jha/Rajgor SCWK 836-841 (2.1 g, 14 mm)

    Obverse: Bust of Rudrasena III, right with collar showing, wearing a satrapal cap, date (290) in Brahmi numerals behind bust, (corrupt Greek inscription)

    Reverse: Hill over a wavy line, crescents stacked over each other in the left field, sun in the right field, hybrid Brahmi inscription around: Rajna Mahaksatrapasa Svami Rudradamaputrasa Rajna Mahaksatrapasa Svami Rudrasenasa (of Raja Mahaksatrapa Lord Rudrasena, son of Raja Mahaksatrapa Lord Rudradaman)

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    Amit Vyas, Jan 10, 2021
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  3. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Very nice example, Amit.

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    Western Kshatrapas: Rudrasimha I (178 - 197 A.D.)
    O: Head of king right.
    R. Chaitya (3-arched hill), river below, crescent moon and sun above, Brahmi legend around.
    14.mm
    2.0g
     
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    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    I know practically nothing about these, though having seen pictures of several, I will say that this looks to be a particularly nice example; well struck and nicely toned.
     
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  5. Spaniard

    Spaniard Well-Known Member

    @Amit Vyas....A really good specimen with full reverse legend and date behind portrait wow!....Lovely toning too!...Super pick up.
     
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