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1 copper drachma - Kumaragupta I
| Issuer | Gupta Empire |
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| Year | 414-455 |
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| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
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| Obverse description | Stylized frontal or near-profile bust of the king facing right, rendered in a schematic manner typical of late Gupta copper coinage. The design is heavily worn and struck on an irregular flan, with the royal effigy visible in low relief at center. The surrounding field bears a Brahmi legend identifying the ruler by his titles. The overall style reflects the provincial, hand-struck character of Gupta copper issues of the 5th century CE. |
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| Obverse lettering | परमभागवत महाराजाधिराज कुमारगुप्त महेन्द्रादित्य |
| Reverse description | Stylized image of Garuda, the divine eagle and vahana of Vishnu, depicted frontally with spread wings and talons, rendered in a schematic low-relief style characteristic of Gupta copper coinage. The figure occupies the central field of the irregularly shaped flan, with details of the wings and body partially obscured by surface corrosion and wear. The reverse design reflects the Vaishnava religious affiliation of the Gupta rulers, who bore the title Paramabhagavata. |
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