© Sujit
© Sujit
1 Dinar - Durla Deva
| Gold (.338) | 7.88 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Tribes in Jammu and Kashmir (Kidarite Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 401-500 |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Composition | Gold (.338) |
| Weight | 7.88 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#69137 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Abstract Ardoxsho seated facing, holding filleted investiture garland and cornucopia; Brahmi “Sri Durla” to right, “deva” to left.
Lettering: Sri Durla Deva
Edge
Plain
Comment
according to the results of an XRF test i did on the coin, the results are: 33.783% gold (rounded to 338‰), 48.636% silver and 17.575% copper. The copper content is too high to be considered electrum.
Interesting fact
The 1 Dinar - Durla Deva (401-500) coin from the Kidarite Kingdom in Jammu and Kashmir is interesting because it is made of gold (.338) and weighs 7.88g, which is unusual for a standard circulation coin. Most coins of that time and region were made of base metals like copper or silver. The use of gold for a circulation coin indicates that the Kidarite Kingdom had a strong economy and access to abundant gold reserves. Additionally, the fact that it was issued by a tribal kingdom in a region that has a rich history of cultural and political diversity adds to its historical significance.
