176

Ancient India: Gupta Empire, silver drachm of Chandra Gupta II (375-415 AD), 'Western India' type

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Ancient Start Price:NA Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 INR
Ancient India: Gupta Empire, silver drachm of Chandra Gupta II (375-415 AD), 'Western India' type
Please Note: You must request a bid limit when you register. If you would like to have a large bid limit, you must provide adequate references, or you must have previously established strong credit history with our company. Late registration may result in delayed approval.
DEMO LOT
Gupta Empire, silver drachm of Chandra Gupta II (375-415 AD), 'Western India' type, SE32X, S. Kumar Class I, 2.03g. Obv: Profile bust of king to right; date behind the head. Rev: Garuda emblem in centre, Brahmi legend from 3 o'clock Paramabhagavata Mahaharajadhiraja Chandra Gupta (Vikramaditya) around.

Extremely fine, Rare.

Chandra Gupta II struck silver coins of the 'Western' type soon after his conquest of Gujarat. The earliest of these issues - like this one - have a date in Shaka Era, rather than Gupta Era. Known only for SE329, they are very rare issues, particularly with portions of date visible.