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Silver Drachm - Madasena
| Issuer | Maitraka dynasty |
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| Year | 400-500 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse script | Brahmi |
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| Mintage | ND (400-500) - Large, Broad Trident - ND (400-500) - Regular Trident - |
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The Maitrakas emerged as a power in Saurashtra (modern Gujarat) following the collapse of Gupta imperial authority in the region, establishing Valabhī as their capital around 470 CE. Their coinage — including this drachm — derives its fabric directly from late Western Kshatrapa issues, a monetary tradition the Maitrakas inherited and continued with minimal modification. Madasena is among the lesser-documented rulers of the dynasty, and attributions within this period remain contested among specialists.