{"product_id":"unique-antique","title":"Unique Antique Rudrasimha Ist Drachm Coin Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eA unique and very special vintage ring set with a rare antique Indian coin; likely a custom piece made to show off this collectors coin in heavy solid 18ct Gold. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe believe we have correctly identified this coin as being Rudrasimha I who was a Western Kshatrapa ruler, reigning from 178 to 197 CE over the central and western parts of India including present-day states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe was the son of Rudradaman I and grandson of Jayadaman. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWe have consulted with a colleague who is a coin expert and found examples of this coin online and it is listed as follows: INDIA, WESTERN KSHATRAPAS: Rudrasimha I (c.178-197 CE) Silver drachm, as Kshatrapa. Dated (!) 111. VERY RARE, CHOICE and IMPORTANT!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eHead of king right, blundered Greek legend around, date behind head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eCrescented three-arched hill (\u003ci\u003echaitya\u003c\/i\u003e), river below, crescent moon at left, sun at right, Brahmi legend around (at 2:00, clockwise):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eRajno Mahakshatrapasa Rudradamaputrasa Rajno Mahakshatrapasa Rudrasihasa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are hoping to find a very special and appreciative new home for this unusual piece as it seems to be a very clear and clean example of such a coin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal: \u003c\/strong\u003e18ct Yellow Gold stamped to the inside of the band alongside a maker's mark 'W\u0026amp;P we've not been able to trace so far\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e the size is a 'P' or '7.5' as is but some adjustment is possible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vcoins.com\/en\/stores\/coinindia\/36\/product\/india_western_kshatrapas_rudrasimha_i__c178197_ce_silver_drachm_as_kshatrapa_dated__111_very_rare_choice_and_important\/2210128\/Default.aspx\"\u003eSee another example to appreciate the exceptional quality of this coin. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mintageworld.com\/history\/detail\/23-western-kshatrapas-kardamaka\/\"\u003eRead further about this dynasty here. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55573191328119,"sku":"#73989","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/files\/antique-rudrasimha-Ist-drachm-coin-ring-01.jpg?v=1755171491","url":"https:\/\/www.fetheray.com\/products\/unique-antique","provider":"Fetheray","version":"1.0","type":"link"}