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

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Ancient Start Price:NA Estimated At:20,000.00 - 25,000.00 INR
Ancient India: Western Kshatrapas, Karddamaka dynasty, silver drachm of Rudrasena II s/o Viradaman
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Ancient India: Western Kshatrapas, Karddamaka dynasty, silver drachm of Rudrasena II s/o Viradaman as Mahakshatrapa (SE 177-198/ 255-276 AD), Fishman 27.1R.x, listed as 'unique', Mint B2 with reversed symbols of sun and moon, 2.41g. Obv: profile bust of king facing right, Greek legend around. Rev: dynastic emblem in centre, Brahmi legend …Viradamaputrasa … Rajño Mahakshatrapasa Rudrasenasa around.

Good very fine, Unique so far.

The positions of the crescent and sun on either side of the arched-hill symbol in the centre are transposed on this coin. Fishman listed one coin known to him as 'unique', therefore this is the second known specimen of this variety.