Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Mahakshatrapa Silver Drachm, Silver Coin
Ancient India Coins172-177
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Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-DYN-B46-001- Metal
- Silver
- Weight
- Unspecified
- Diameter
- Unspecified
- Shape
- Circular
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- Legend: rajno mahakshatrapasa damasenaputrasa rajno mahakshatrapasa damajadasriya(h). Head of king right, date behind head; reverse chaitya/3-arched hill with river below, crescent moon and sun above, Brahmi legend around
| Denomination | Drachm |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Mahakshatrapa |
| Mint | Unattributed ancient mint/region |
| Rarity | Scarce |
| Estimated Price Range | ₹5,000 – ₹12,000 |
| Era | Ancient India Coins |
Historical orientation
This coin in its time
Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.
Hellenistic Asia
New kingdoms and trade links shaped monetary traditions across the north-west.
Indian Ocean exchange
Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.
This coin’s issue period
Mahakshatrapa is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.