Drachm - Vigrahapala Sri Vigra dramma

€1.00
IssuerPratihara Empire
Year778-883
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Drachm
CurrencyDrachm (543-1390)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.8 g
Dimensions16.12 mm
Thickness2.13 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Maheshwari#Fig 121
Obverse descriptionStylised bust to right, with chevron-shaped crown, a diamond type motif is added above the headdress. The legend Sri Vigra is in two lines – Sri above (in front of bust) and Vigra in second line below. Dotted border
Obverse scriptBrahmi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionThe Fire altar has a solid base; the flames are made up of dots with horizontal lines; letter Ma replaces the altar stand. Two attendants flank the altar; Dotted border.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (778-883)  - Type a -
ND (778-883)  - Type b -
ND (778-883)  - Type c -
Catalog ID9383994130
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