The Chahamanas - Vakhudeva Vasudeva`s Imitations

€406,015.00
IssuerChauhan Dynasty
Year700-800
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Drachm
CurrencyDrachm (543-1390)
CompositionSilver (808 to 666 as per samples observed, variation in silver purity)
Weight27.32 g
Dimensions3.66 mm
Thickness1.1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Maheshwari#Fig 75, Maheshwari#Fig 76, Maheshwari#Fig 77
Obverse descriptionPortrait of King to right with Brahmi `Sa` above crown in either a full or semi-circle;  the crown has wings on either side, imitating Sassanian coins but the usual `Globe` above the crown is replaced with the Brahmi `Sa` the field in front of the portrait is plain various Sassanian style motifs around the portrait, beaded border
Obverse scriptBrahmi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionA Sassanian style Fire Altar with attendants on both sides
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (700-800)  - Type 1 with plain field in front of the bust -
ND (700-800)  - Type 2 with `va` in front of the bust -
ND (700-800)  - Type 3 with `ja` in front of the bust -
ND (700-800)  - Type 4 with Trident in front of the bust -
ND (700-800)  - Type 5 with Floral pattern in front of the bust -
ND (700-800)  - Type 6 imitating Legend in front of the bust -
Catalog ID4196961580
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