Western Kshatrapas, Vijayasena As Mahaksatrapa, Silver Drachma

Ruler : Vijayasena
Era : (AD 239-250)
Denomination : Drachma
Dynasty : Western Kshatrapas
Weight :  2.49 grams
Diameter :  13.09 mm
Reference Number : G&G D405

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.