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Ancient India: Western Kshatrapas, Karddamaka dynasty, silver drachm of Bhartrdaman s/o Rudrasena II

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Ancient Start Price:NA Estimated At:10,000.00 - 12,000.00 INR
Ancient India: Western Kshatrapas, Karddamaka dynasty, silver drachm of Bhartrdaman s/o Rudrasena II
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Ancient India: Western Kshatrapas, Karddamaka dynasty, silver drachm of Bhartrdaman s/o Rudrasena II as Mahakshatrapa (SE 198-217/ 276-295 AD), dated SE 214, Fishman 29.3R.214, Mint B with 'new style portrait', with reversed position of sun and moon, listed as 'extremely rare', 2.37g. Obv: profile bust of king facing right, Greek legend around; date behind the head. Rev: dynastic emblem in centre, Brahmi legend Rajño Mahakshatrapasa Rudra(sena) Putrasa Rajño Mahakshatrapasa Bhartrdamna around.

Extremely fine, Extremely rare.

The positions of the crescent and sun on either side of the arched-hill symbol in the centre are transposed on this coin.