Tetradrachm - Manadeva ND (464-505) front Tetradrachm - Manadeva ND (464-505) back
Tetradrachm - Manadeva ND (464-505) photo
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Tetradrachm - Manadeva ND

 
Copper 10.1 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Licchavi Kingdom (Nepal)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
464-505
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Composition
Copper
Weight
10.1 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#54893
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Lion to Left

Edge

Plain

Comment

Lichhavi Dynasty (From Nepal) were probably feudatories of Gupta Empire of Ancient India. The Design of this coin is believed to be imitated from Gupta coinage.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin from Licchavi Kingdom (Nepal) is that it features an image of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi on one side, indicating the influence of Hinduism in the region during that time period.