Gupta Empire 1 Drachm - Skandagupta Karmaditya, 455 – 467
Madhyadesha Type
Information
Country
Gupta Empire
Gupta Empire
Currency
Drachm
(240 – 550)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Drachm - Skandagupta Karmaditya
Year
455 – 467
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g)
2
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Drachm - Skandagupta Karmaditya from Gupta Empire. Issued from 455 to 467. Struck in Silver. Measures 14 mm and weighs 2 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Skandagupta right; date GE140 (described as resembling the Brahmi letters Gu-pta in “Treasures of the Gupta Empire”) vertically on right
- Reverse
- Peacock standing facing with wings and tail outspread; border of dots. Brahmi Inscription "Vijitavaniravanipatir jayati divam Skandaguptoyam" (This is king Skandagupta, who has conquered the Earth [and] is conquering the Heaven)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (455-467) | — |
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