Lot 16

Ancient, Guptas, Kumaragupta I (409-450 AD), Silver Dramma, Madhyadesha type, 2.00 gms, 14.15 mm, Obverse: Bust of king to left, Reverse: Stylized peacock standing facing with wings spread, Brahmi legend around reading ‘Vijitavaniravanipati Kumaragupto Divam Jayati’, Madhyadesha type coins of Kumaragupta I are known with the king’s bust facing right, Left facing bust type is unpublished and only very few specimens are known, Unlisted in Major Publications, very fine, exceedingly rare.