The Chahamanas - Vakhudeva Vasudeva's Imitations

Issuer Chauhan Dynasty
Year 700-800
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Drachm
Currency Drachm (543-1390)
Composition Silver (808 to 666 as per samples observed, variation in silver purity)
Weight 27.32 g
Diameter 3.66 mm
Thickness 1.1 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Maheshwari#Fig 75, Maheshwari#Fig 76, Maheshwari#Fig 77
Obverse description Portrait 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 script Brahmi
Obverse lettering
Reverse description A Sassanian style Fire Altar with attendants on both sides
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage ND (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 -
Numisquare ID 4196961580
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