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Tetradrachm - Manadeva ND
Copper | 10.1 g | 25 mm |
Issuer | Licchavi Kingdom (Nepal) |
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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 |
Numista | N#54893 |
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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.