Description
Ancient India, Gupta Empire, Silver Drachm of SkandaGupta (450-475AD), ‘Peacock’ type. 2.36 Gms, 15.20 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’).
Additional Information
Ancient India | SkandaGupta ‘Peacock’ type |
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Catalogue Reference | MACW 4883, TOTGE S. Kumar Page 354 # Var.A |
Certification | Uncertified |
Cleaned/Uncleaned | Uncleaned |
Country/Region of Manufacture | India |
Denomination | Drachm |
Diameter | 15.20 Millimeter |
Era | Ancient |
Metal | Silver |
Modified Item | No |
Weight | 2.36 Grams |
Year | 450-475 AD |