1 Drachm (415-455) front 1 Drachm (415-455) back
1 Drachm (415-455) photo
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1 Drachm

 
Silver (.925) (Silver coin of the Gupta King Kumaragupta I (Coin of his Western territories, design derived from the Western Satraps).) 2.27 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Gupta Empire (India (ancient))
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
415-455
Value
1 Drachm
Currency
Drachm (240-550)
Composition
Silver (.925) (Silver coin of the Gupta King Kumaragupta I (Coin of his Western territories, design derived from the Western Satraps).)
Weight
2.27 g
Diameter
13 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#71991
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Garuda standing facing with spread wings.
Brahmi legend: Parama-bhagavata rajadhiraja Sri Kumaragupta Mahendraditya.

Edge

Rough

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of silver (.925) and weighed 2.27g, which was a significant weight for a coin during that time period.