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

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Ancient Start Price:NA Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 INR
Ancient India: Gupta Empire, Chandra Gupta II (375-415 AD), silver drachm of 'Western India' type
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Gupta Empire, Chandra Gupta II (375-415 AD), silver drachm of 'Western India' type, SE 329, 2.07g. Obv: Profile bust of king to right; date behind the head. Rev: Garuda emblem in centre, Brahmi legend from 3 o'clock Parama Bhagavata Maharajadhiraja … around. S. Kumar Class I.

Very fine, Extremely rare.

The earliest silver issues of 'Chandra Gupta II of 'Western India' type bear dates in the Saka Era, in continuation of the Western Kshatrapa tradition.