India (ancient) Gupta Empire
½ Drachm (Late Gupta, Malwa Region) (320-500) front ½ Drachm (Late Gupta, Malwa Region) (320-500) back
½ Drachm (Late Gupta, Malwa Region) (320-500) photo
© Sujit
½ Drachm (Late Gupta, Malwa Region) (320-500) front ½ Drachm (Late Gupta, Malwa Region) (320-500) back
© Sujit

½ Drachm Late Gupta, Malwa Region

 
Silver 0.79 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
 Gupta Empire (India (ancient))
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 320-500
Value
 ½ Drachm
Currency
 Drachm (240-550)
Composition
 Silver
Weight
 0.79 g
Diameter
 13 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-10
References
Numista
 N#69554
Rarity index
 87%

Edge

Plain

Comment

Late Gupta Malwa was a central Indian kingdom. This coin types are struck during transitional period between hindu empires and ruling of Amirs of Sind and Multan

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Lord Kartikeya, the Hindu god of war and son of Lord Shiva, on one side, and an inscription in Brahmi script on the other side. This coin is a rare example of the fusion of Hindu and Buddhist influences in the Gupta Empire's currency, reflecting the religious diversity of the time.