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1 Drachm - Kumaragupta I Gupta Dynasty
| Silver | 1.7 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Gupta Empire (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 414-455 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm (240-550) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#55401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Stylized Garuda, Inscriptions in Brahmi Around
Lettering: Parama-bhagavata rajahiraja Sri Kumaragupta Mahendraditya
Edge
Plain
Comment
Refer to A.S. Altekar's "Coinage of Gupta Empire" (1957) Plate XVIIWestern provinces Garuda type
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Drachm - Kumaragupta I (Gupta Dynasty) (414-455) from Gupta Empire (India (ancient)) made of Silver weighing 1.7 g is that it features an image of Lord Kumaragupta, the king who ruled the Gupta Empire during its golden age, on one side, and an image of the Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity, on the other side. This coin is a representation of the cultural and religious beliefs of the people of the Gupta Empire during that time.
