Drachm - Vinayakapala I Pratiharas ND
| Silver | 3.57 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Pratihara Empire (Indian Northern Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 912-944 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm (650-1036) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.57 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#109298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Legends in 3 lines
Sri Vina/ yakapa/ ladava
Script: Brahmi
Translation: Srimad Vinayakapala Deva
Edge
Plain
Comment
The King has been identified as Vinayakapala, grandson of Bhojadeva I
the coins in this series closely follow the pattern of the srimadadivaraha dramma
An artists impression of the coin - ref: “Imitations in Continuity” - K.K. Maheshwari
Fig 138
there are broadly 2 types of coins - Type 1 having no Lotus above the “varaha's” head and Type 2 with an upturned lotus above “varaha's” head
the sketch above partially shows the upturned lotus, the one below shows the lotus completely
Fig 131
coin samples
Type 1 without upturned lotus above Varaha
Type 2 with upturned lotus above Varaha
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Lord Vishnu, which suggests that the Pratihara Empire was influenced by Hinduism.
