Gupta Empire 1 Drachm, 415 – 455
Information
Country
Gupta Empire
Gupta Empire
Currency
Drachm
(240 – 550)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Drachm
Year
415 – 455
Composition
Silver (.925) (Silver coin of the Gupta King Kumaragupta I (Coin of his Western territories, design derived from the Western Satraps).)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
2.27
Diameter (mm)
13
Thickness (mm)
2.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Drachm from Gupta Empire. Issued from 415 to 455. Struck in Silver (.925) (Silver coin of the Gupta King Kumaragupta I (Coin of his Western territories, design derived from the Western Satraps).). Measures 13 mm and weighs 2.27 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of king with crescents, with traces of corrupt Greek script.
- Reverse
- Garuda standing facing with spread wings. Brahmi legend: Parama-bhagavata rajadhiraja Sri Kumaragupta Mahendraditya.
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (415-455) | — |
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