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Drachm - Kozana
| Issuer | Paratarajas dynasty (Indo-Parthian Kingdom) |
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| Year | 200-220 |
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| Technique | Hammered |
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| Obverse description | Bust of the ruler Kozana facing left, depicted in the Parthian tradition with long wavy hair falling behind the neck and adorned with a prominent satrapal or royal tiara decorated with leaf-like projections. The effigy is draped in a garment with visible beaded necklace bearing circular pendants at the throat. The field to the left is bordered by a partial dotted circle. The portrait displays the characteristic flat, schematic style typical of late Indo-Parthian coinage of the Paratarajas series. |
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| Reverse description | A large swastika symbol occupies the central field, rendered with bold, even strokes in the auspicious right-facing orientation traditionally associated with prosperity in the Indian subcontinent. The swastika is surrounded by a Brahmi legend distributed around the periphery of the coin. The script is somewhat crudely struck, consistent with the irregular flan and hammered technique characteristic of Paratarajas coinage. The field shows no additional decorative elements beyond the central device and the encircling inscription. |
| Reverse script | Brahmi |
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