Ancient Mathura
Virasena, c. 4th century AD
AE unit (1.47 g)
Obverse: Brahmi legend Virasenasa on top; below, palm tree flanked by two nandipadas (Buddhist triratana)
Reverse: Goddess Lakshmi standing facing, with one arm raised in benediction
Ref: Pieper 1040; MACW 4754
An enigmatic king, Virasena ruled in the region around Mathura after the decline of Kushan power.
Rare and CHOICE.