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Æ Stater - Didda/Kshemagupta - Joint Issue - Utpala Dynasty ND
| Bronze | 6.00 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Post-Hunnic dynasties of Kashmir (Indian Northern Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 950-960 |
| Value | 1 Stater |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.00 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#88550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Diety
Lettering: Gupta (out of flan)
Translation: King standing(??)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Http://www.worldofcoins.eu/forum/index.php?topic=34929.0Kshema Gupta shortly after his accession married Didda with whom he was so infatuated that he added her name to his own and called himself Didda Kshema which is contracted on the coins to Di Kshema. The coins with this name are extremely common but the single name coin is unique.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Central Asian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of King Didda and King Kshemagupta in a joint effigy, while the reverse side features a representation of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva, highlighting the cultural exchange and religious syncretism that characterized the Post-Hunnic dynasties of Kashmir.
