INDO-SKYTHIANS, Western Satraps. Nahapana, circa 53-99. Drachm (Silver, 16 mm, 2.08 g, 7 h). PANNIW ΣΑHAPATAC NAHAPANAC Head of Nahapana to right. Rev. RaJno KsaHaRaTaSa NaPaNaSa (in Brahmi on the left) and RaNo KsaHaRaTaSa NaHaPaNaSa (in Kharoshti on the right) Stylized thunderbolt and arrow. Fishman Type 3.1. The reverse struck somewhat off center, otherwise, very fine.


Nahapana, son of Bhumaka, was arguably the greatest ruler of all the Western Satraps. He ruled over Gujarat, Malwa and the northern Konkan.