© Sujit
© Sujit
Drachm - Skandagupta
| Silver | 1.76 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Gupta Empire (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 455-467 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm (240-550) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.76 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#44911 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Fire Altar. Brāhmī legend around.
Lettering: paramabhāgavata maharajadhiraja sri skandagupta kramaditya
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Skandagupta (455-467) from Gupta Empire (India (ancient)) made of Silver weighing 1.76 g is that it features an image of King Skandagupta, who was the last powerful ruler of the Gupta Empire, on one side, and an image of the Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, on the other side. This coin was used as a means of exchange and was also considered a symbol of the empire's wealth and power.
