Drachm - Vigrahapala Sri Vi dramma

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IssuerPratihara Empire
Year778-883
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Drachm
CurrencyDrachm (543-1390)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.81 g
Dimensions17.67 mm
Thickness2.15 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Maheshwari#Fig 122
Obverse descriptionStylised bust to right, with chevron-shaped crown, a diamond type motif is above the headdress. The legend Sri Vi is in two lines – Sri above (in front of bust) and Vi in second line below. Dotted border
Obverse scriptBrahmi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionThe fire altar is a pedestal with horizontal lines above and below, on either side is a solid circle with an inverted triangle on the top and another below. The flames above the altar are in the form of a stupa or church steeple. Altar is flanked by one attendant on either side.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (778-883)  - Obverse type fig 122 -
ND (778-883)  - Obverse type fig 123a -
ND (778-883)  - Obverse type fig 123b -
ND (778-883)  - Obverse type fig 123c -
ND (778-883)  - Obverse type fig 123d -
ND (778-883)  - Obverse type fig 123e -
Catalog ID4934653180
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