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The Coin Galleries: Western Kshatrapas: Viradāman

Viradāman was the first of four sons of Dāmasena who came to the throne. He started issuing coins in S. 156, while his father was still on the throne, indicating perhaps that he was the heir apparent. He continued issuing coins, as kshatrapa only, until 160, which is the last we hear of him.

Viradāman as kshatrapa

Viradāman as kshatrapa, silver drachm
dated S. 158 (=236 CE)

Head of king right, date behind head: 158 /
Chaitya (3-arched hill), river below, crescent moon and sun above, Brahmi legend around
     rajno mahakshatrapasa damasenasaputrasa rajnah kshatrapasa viradamnah
     

Viradāman as kshatrapa, silver drachm
dated S. 160 (=238 CE)

Head of king right, date behind head: 160 /
Chaitya (3-arched hill), river below, crescent moon and sun above, Brahmi legend around
     rajno mahakshatrapasa damasenasaputrasa rajnah kshatrapasa viradamnah
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