Silver
circa 50-99 CE
CSMVS
Details
Theme
Trade, Movement and Exchange
Subtheme
Trade Within India
Case Title
Kings of Commerce
Display Location
Coomaraswamy Hall
Measurements
Diameter: 17 mm; Weight: 2.11 gm
Accession Number
6024
Description
Nahapana ruled the key export harbour Barygaza (modern Bharuch in Gujarat). He is mentioned in an important Roman Indian Ocean trade manual, the ‘Periplus’.
Curators Comments
Obv: Bust of king to right, with collar showing and wearing a satrapal cap; Greek inscription RANNIO SAHARATAS NAHAPANAC (partly blundered)
Rev: In the centre, arrow pointing downwards on left, pellet in the centre and thunderbolt on right; Brahmi inscription on right, (11) Rajño Ksha[haratasa] Nahapanasa; Kharoshthi inscription on left (11) Raño Chhaharatasa Nahapanasa
Remarks: Pierced with two holes
