Value Drachm (1) Currency Drachm (240-550) Composition Silver Weight 2.4 g Shape Round Technique Hammered References ACR# 3599
Comments
Ancient India, Gupta Empire, Silver Drachm of SkandaGupta (450-475AD), ‘Peacock’ type. 2.42 Gms, 14.42 mm, Obverse has King’s Crowned bust facing right, date in front of the effigy. The reverse has Fan-tailed splendor peacock in centre, Brahmi legend in chaste Sanskrit around Vijitavaniravanipati Jayati Divam Skandagupto ‘yam विजितवनिरवनिपति जयति दिवं स्कन्दगुप्तोऽयं (‘Having conquered the Earth and the lords of the Earth, Skanda Gupta wins over this Heaven’).
Description
Obverse
Bust of Emperor facing right, with date (Gupta Year) before.
Script: Brahmi
Reverse
Peacock in Mating display, with border design and lettering.
Script: Brahmi
Translation: vijitavaniravanipatir jayati divam skandaguptoyam
Exquisite
Value Drachm (1) Currency Drachm (240-550) Composition Silver Weight 2.4 g Shape Round Technique Hammered References ACR# 3599
Comments
Ancient India, Gupta Empire, Silver Drachm of SkandaGupta (450-475AD), ‘Peacock’ type. 2.42 Gms, 14.42 mm, Obverse has King’s Crowned bust facing right, date in front of the effigy. The reverse has Fan-tailed splendor peacock in centre, Brahmi legend in chaste Sanskrit around Vijitavaniravanipati Jayati Divam Skandagupto ‘yam विजितवनिरवनिपति जयति दिवं स्कन्दगुप्तोऽयं (‘Having conquered the Earth and the lords of the Earth, Skanda Gupta wins over this Heaven’).