Value Drachm (1) Currency Drachm (240-550) Composition Silver Weight 1.76 g Diameter 13 mm Shape Round (irregular) Number N#50225 References ASA# 17
Comments
• The Western type of silver coins of Kumaragupta are based on Western Kshatrapa prototypes. The two major variations differ on whether the king is referred to as Rajadhiraja, as on this coin, or as Maharajadhiraja, as on subsequent coinsKumargupta I sat on the throne of the Gupta Empire in 415 CE and ruled it until 450 CE. He was the son of Gupta emperor Chandragupta II and queen Dhruvadevi.This silver drachm was issued by king Kumargupta I during his rule in Gupta Empire. The obverse side of this coin depicts the bust of the king facing towards the right and the reverse side of this coin Garuda in the centre and the Brahmi legend Paramabhagavata Maharajadhiraja Shri Kurama Gupta Mahendraditya around.
Description
Obverse
Head of king right
Reverse
Tylized Garuda standing facing, with wings spread. Brahmi legend around
Lettering: Paramabhāgavata Maharajadhiraja Sri Kumaragupta Mahendraditya
Exquisite
Value Drachm (1) Currency Drachm (240-550) Composition Silver Weight 1.76 g Diameter 13 mm Shape Round (irregular) Number N#50225 References ASA# 17
Comments
• The Western type of silver coins of Kumaragupta are based on Western Kshatrapa prototypes. The two major variations differ on whether the king is referred to as Rajadhiraja, as on this coin, or as Maharajadhiraja, as on subsequent coinsKumargupta I sat on the throne of the Gupta Empire in 415 CE and ruled it until 450 CE. He was the son of Gupta emperor Chandragupta II and queen Dhruvadevi.This silver drachm was issued by king Kumargupta I during his rule in Gupta Empire. The obverse side of this coin depicts the bust of the king facing towards the right and the reverse side of this coin Garuda in the centre and the Brahmi legend Paramabhagavata Maharajadhiraja Shri Kurama Gupta Mahendraditya around.