2024-09-24 Tue

Jivadaman ruled the Western Kshatrapas twice, from 178 CE to 181 CE before the rule of Rudrasimha I, and then between 197 CE and 198 CE. He was the son of Damajadasri and the brother of Satyadaman.

Jivadaman's silver drachm weighs between 1.8g and 2.1g. The obverse of the coin features Bust of the king facing to the right, Sake data 120 SE behind the head. The reverse of the coin features Chaitya (3-arched hill), the river below, crescent moon and sun above, Brahmi legend Rajno Mahakshatrapasa Damajadasaputrasa Rajno Mahakshatrapasa Jivadamasa.

Image Courtesy: Classical Numismatic Gallery