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1 copper drachma - Kumaragupta I
| Copper | 1.78 g | 9.7 mm |
| Issuer | Gupta Empire (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 414-455 |
| Currency | Drachm (240-550) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.78 g |
| Diameter | 9.7 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#72570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Lettering: stylized garuda with brahmi legend around parmbhagavata maharajadhiraja kumaraguptagupta mahendraditya
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 copper drachma - Kumaragupta I (414-455) from Gupta Empire (India (ancient)) made of Copper weighing 1.78 g is that it features an image of Lord Kumaragupta, the king who ruled the Gupta Empire during that time, on one side, and an image of Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity, on the other side. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and historians today.