1 Drachm - Amoghabhuti

€1.00
IssuerKuninda Kingdom
Year200 BC - 100 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Drachm
CurrencyDrachm (200 BC to 100 BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.04 g
Dimensions17.42 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Mitch AC#4440-4441
Obverse descriptionA deer standing to the right with a square-shaped vase above its back, an early Srivatsa symbol between its horns, three-arched hill (chaitya) with parasol below the deer, the goddess Lakshmi stands on the right field in front of the deer, facing forward, and holds a lotus flower with an upraised right hand, the Brahmi legend around the field,
Obverse script
Obverse lettering`Rajnah Kunimdasya Amoghbhutisya Maharajasya` (Great king Amoghbhuti, of The Kunindas)
Reverse descriptionA centrally placed six-arched hill (chaitya) with parasol, a wavy river line below and a Nandipada (Triratna) above, Swastika above an Indradhvaja on the left field and a tree within railings on the right, the Kharoshthi legend around the field
Reverse script
Reverse lettering`(Rana Kunindasa Amoghbu)tisa Maharajasa` (Great king Amogh, of the Kunindas)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (200 BC - 100 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3835605620
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