INDO-SKYTHIANS, Western Satraps. Nahapana, circa 53-99. Drachm (Silver, 18 mm, 2.33 g, 6 h). PANNIⲰ ΣΑHAPATAC NAHAPANAC 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 3.1. A fresh and attractive piece with a beautiful portrait. Minor areas of weakness and the reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.



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