Need Help Iding 2 Indian Western Kshatrapas Drachms

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Archraz Pillar of the Community United States 3499 Posts	Posted 04/04/2019 12:37 am I just picked up these two Western Kshatrapas Drachms. They both definitely seem authentic. However, I am having some trouble reading the date on the obverse. I really am not certain as to the date and king for the first coin. But the second may be King Vusvasena and dated SE219 (297CE). Is this correct? Any help would be appreciated! Edited by Archraz 04/04/2019 12:38 am Report this Post to the Staff

Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 04/04/2019 07:49 am First one is Visvasena - His "Mr Magoo" portrait is unmistakable. In fact, I wonder if his coins portray a man with Down's syndrome or a similar affliction - he was the first Kshatrapa who died without producing or naming an heir. Second is Rudrasena II, dated SE 188 / 266 AD. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 04/04/2019 09:06 am Steve nailed them, two nice examples. Report this Post to the Staff
Archraz Pillar of the Community United States 3499 Posts	Posted 04/04/2019 10:53 am Finn235 - Thanks for the help! I appreciate it. Are you able to read the date on the obverse of the first coin? echizento - Thanks! These are a very neat and underappreciated type of coin. Report this Post to the Staff
pilegicvs Valued Member United States 66 Posts	Posted 04/05/2019 05:42 am The first coin's portrait certainly has a great deal of character. Before reading any of the comments, I thought it was Montgomery Burns from "The Simpsons" TV series. Excellent... Report this Post to the Staff
Archraz Pillar of the Community United States 3499 Posts	Posted 04/05/2019 2:04 pm pilegicvs - I totally agree! He does look like Mr. Burns. I'm still having trouble reading the date behind Mr. Burns's head on the first coin. Does anyone have any guesses? Report this Post to the Staff
Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 04/05/2019 8:56 pm The Visvasena date is 220-something; the last digit is off the flan. That would place it at late 290s or early 300s. It's actually fairly uncommon to be able to read a full date on these coins; only Bhartradaman seems to consistently have the digits fully visible. Edited by Finn235 04/05/2019 9:06 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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