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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ancientnoob, post: 25092921, member: 44140&quot;]The Western Kshatrapas</p><p>(The Western Satraps of India)</p><p>Isvara Datta, (Abhira intruder,unknown dynasty)</p><p>164-165 SE (242-243 AD)</p><p>AR Karshapana as Mahaksatrapa</p><p>Chief Mint Mint B?</p><p>dated Year 1. or 164 SE or 242 AD</p><p>15.0 mm x 2.10 g</p><p>Obverse: Bust of Isvara Datta right wearing Satrapal Cap. date in Brahmi numerals regal Year 1 behind bust, Corrupt Greek Inscription.</p><p>Reverse: Crescent on a three arched hill over a wavy line, crescent in the left field and sun in the right field, Brahmi inscription Rajno MaHaKsaTraPaSa ISvaRaDaTtaSa Varse PraThaMe(Of Raja Mahaksatrapa Isvara Data, in the First Year)</p><p>ref:Fishman #24.2.1 pg.209</p><p><br /></p><p>It is thought that this gentleman was a foreign invader who temporarily dethroned the reigning king Vijayasena, acting as supreme ruler for about 1 and a half years, until the throne was recovered by Vijayasena in 164/5 SE. His coins are dated in Saka Era, like all other issues. (I have his coin but that&#039;s for a different thread)</p><p><br /></p><p>All coins of Isvara Data are very Rare</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1602581[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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