© Sujit
© Sujit
Stater - Vajraditya Kashmir Post-Gupta Empire ND
| Gold (base) | 6.2 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Post-Hunnic dynasties of Kashmir (Indian Northern Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 763-770 |
| Value | 1 Stater |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Gold (base) |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#82604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Abstract Ardoxsho seated facing, holding filleted investiture garland and cornucopia; Brahmi “Sri Vigraha” to right, “Deva” to left
Lettering: Sri Vigraha Deva
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mitchiner’s 5th century AD dating for the Jammu and Kashmir derivative series is regarded as several centuries too early by most authorities. The Karkota Naga dynasty in Kashmir was founded by Durlabhavardhana in the early 7th century, and ended with Utpala sometime around 850.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Hindu deity Lord Vishnu, which suggests that the ruler who issued the coin, Vajraditya, was a follower of Hinduism. This is notable because the Kashmir region had a rich cultural heritage and religious diversity during this time period, with Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam all having a significant presence. The coin's design, therefore, reflects the religious and cultural influences of the time.