Lot 183

Ancient Western Kshatrapas Abhira Ishvaradatta Silver Dramma

Auction # 24 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 2500 - 2800
  • Opening Bid -
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Catalog Reference #
Fishman # 24.2.1
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
about very fine
Diameter
14.10 mm
Weight
2.18 gms
Denomination
Dramma
Calendar/Year
242-243 AD

Ancient, Western Kshatrapas, Abhira Ishvaradatta (242-243 AD), Silver Dramma, 2.18 gms, 14.10 mm, Year 1, Obverse: Bust of king facing right, corrupt Greek legend around, Reverse: Three arch hill (Chaitya) at center flanked by Sun and Moon, Brahmi legend around reading from 3 O clock clockwise as ‘RajnoMahakshatrapasaIshvaradattasaVa(rshePrathame)’, Fishman # 24.2.1, about very fine, very scarce.