INDO-SKYTHIANS, Western Satraps. Nahapana, circa 53-99. Drachm (Silver, 16 mm, 2.24 g, 3 h). BACIΛЄOC X NAAOYHBAΓOY Head of Nahapana to right. Rev. 'RaJno KsaHaRaTaSa NaPaNaSa' (in Brahmi on the left) and 'RaNo KsaHaRaTaSa NaHaPaNaSa' (in Kharoshthi on the right) Stylized thunderbolt and arrow. Fishman Type 3.2. Nicely toned and with an impressive portrait. Traces of overstriking, 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.