Obverse |
Head of king right, blundered Greek legend around, date behind head |
Reverse |
Crescented three-arched hill (chaitya), river below, crescent moon at left, sun at right, Brahmi legend around (at 1:00, clockwise): Rajno Mahakshatrapasa Rudrasenasaputrasa Rajnah Kshatrapasa Prithivisenasa |
Date |
S. 144 = 222 CE |
Weight |
1.81 gm. |
Diameter |
14-15 mm. |
Die axis |
12 o'clock |
Reference |
Senior 345.1 |
Comments |
The coins of Prithvisena are exceedingly rare. The only known date for his coins is S. 144, which suggests his rule may have lasted only a few months or even less. This coin has an attractive portrait and a very clear date ... a CHOICE specimen of a VERY RARE coin type! |