© Sujit
© Sujit
Drachm - Skandagupta
| Silver | 1.57 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Gupta Empire (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 455-467 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm (240-550) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.57 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#68939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Couchant bull to right, Brahmi legend around
Lettering: paramabhāgavata maharajadhiraja sri skandagupta kramaditya
Edge
Plain
Comment
Western Province typeInteresting fact
The Skandagupta coin is notable for its unique design, which features a seated figure of the goddess Lakshmi on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of a standing figure of Skandagupta himself, along with his name and title in Brahmi script. This combination of a deity and a ruler on a single coin was a distinct feature of Gupta Empire coins, and symbolized the close relationship between the state and religion during that time.
