Western Kshatrapas, Vijayasena As Mahaksatrapa, Silver Drachma
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Ruler : Vijayasena
Era : (AD 239-250)
Denomination : Drachma
Dynasty : Western Kshatrapas
Weight : 2.40 grams
Diameter : 14.02 mm
Obverse :
Three arched hill and complete brahmi legend around “rajno mahaksatrapasa damasenasaputrasa rajno mahaksatrapasa vijayasanasa”.
Reverse :
King profile bust facing right with corrupt legends & date partially visible behind king profile.
Comment :
Obtaining silver drachms with complete Brahmi legends is indeed a challenge for numismatists and collectors.
Reasons for Scarcity
1. Erosion and Wear: Over centuries, many coins have suffered from wear and corrosion, leading to partial or completely illegible inscriptions.
2. Minting Imperfections: In ancient times, coin minting was done manually. Misalignment during striking often led to incomplete legends.