© Sujit
© Sujit
Drachm - Skandagupta
| Billon | 1.59 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Gupta Empire (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 455-480 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm (240-550) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.59 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#69982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Fire Altar
Lettering: Brāhmī legend around:paramabhāgavata maharajadhiraja sri skandagupta kramaditya
Edge
Plain
Comment
As per mitch these debased silver type were probably issued around the time guptas lost control of the western province.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Skandagupta (455-480) from Gupta Empire (India (ancient)) made of Billon weighing 1.59 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 widely used during the reign of Skandagupta and was an important part of the ancient Indian economy.
