¼ Drachm - Madhariputra
Features
| Issuer |
Satavahana Empire
 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 200-208 |
| Value | ½ Karshapana |
| Currency | Drachm (220 BC to 220 AC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.45 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 536677 |
Obverse
King’s bust right, wearing individual elaborate hairstyle and large earring
Script: Brahmi
Reverse
Three-tiered hill; crescent above, water symbol below, Satavahana symbol to left.
Scripts: Brahmi, Telugu
Comments
References:
Mitch K&A 164
Not much is known about this ruler, the issuance of a silver unit this small is not in line with most other known coins of the Dynasty. Date is approximated.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (200-208) | |||||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 100
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