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Kumaragupta I – Gupta Empire – Silver Drachma Garuda Type c. 415–455 CE
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Mahendraditya Kumaragupta I, c. 415–455 CE, Gupta Empire, son of Chandragupta II, Silver Drachma, c. 415-455, Weight: 1.95 gm, Diameter: 11 mm.
Head of king right / Stylized Garuda standing facing, with wings spread, Brāhmī legend around:Paramabhāgavata Rajadhiraja Sri Kumaragupta Mahendraditya.
Mahendraditya Kumaragupta I, a prominent Gupta emperor (c. 415–455 CE), issued silver drachma-like coins influenced by Western Kshatrapa style. Weighing around 11 grams, these coins featured his bust with legends in Brahmi and a peacock or Garuda on reverse. They symbolized military strength, prosperity, and cultural assimilation during Gupta supremacy.
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S. Arsalan –
This is a very rare coin, made of ancient-period silver. I’m very happy to have this coin in my collection