Name: 1 Silver Drachm Kumaragupta I Gupta Empire
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1 Silver Drachm Kumaragupta I Gupta Empire

Original price was: ₹1,600.00.Current price is: ₹1,499.00.

A silver Drachm issued by Kumaragupta I, one of the most prominent rulers of the Gupta Empire.
Features a royal bust on the obverse and the sacred Garuda surrounded by Brahmi legends on the reverse.
Represents the continuation of the refined silver coinage tradition of the Gupta Golden Age.
A desirable collectible for enthusiasts of ancient Indian history and Gupta numismatics.

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Description

Issued during the reign of Kumaragupta I between circa 415–455 CE, this silver Drachm belongs to the western silver coinage series of the Gupta Empire. Struck in silver using hammered minting techniques and weighing approximately 2.05 grams, the coin reflects the enduring influence of earlier Western Kshatrapa monetary traditions adapted into a distinctly Gupta style.

The obverse features a stylized bust of King Kumaragupta I facing left, accompanied by surrounding legends and decorative elements characteristic of Gupta silver issues. The portrait emphasizes royal authority while retaining the compact fabric typical of the series.

The reverse displays Garuda, the divine mount of Vishnu and a dynastic emblem of the Guptas, positioned at the center and encircled by Brahmi legends. The design highlights the strong Vaishnavite affiliation of the Gupta rulers and their imperial symbolism.

Silver Drachmas of Kumaragupta I are highly r