Lot 6

Ancient, Guptas, Kumaragupta I (409-450 AD), Set of 8 Coins, Silver Dramma, Madhyadesha type, 1). 2.13 gms, 13.84 mm, 2). 2.07 gms, 13.76 mm, 3). 2.20 gms, 12.32 mm, 4). 2.10 gms, 13.12 mm, 5). 2.05 gms, 13.29 mm, 6). 2.07 gms, 14.29 mm, 7). 2.13 gms, 13.56 mm, 8). 2.00 gms, 13.73 mm, Obv: Bust of king to right, Date in Brahmi numerals in front of bust, Reverse: Stylized peacock standing facing with wings spread, Brahmi legend around reading ‘Vijitavaniravanipati Kumaragupto Divam Jayati’, Dotted border around, Almost all coins in this lot show the year of mint which is rare. The year is shown in front of the king’s bust in Brahmi numerals and follows the Gupta Calendar (GE). Coins 1,2,3,4,5,7 and 8 have the date reading as 26 which means GE year 126. Coin 6 has the date reading as 25 which means GE year 125, Reference # S. Gupta, TOTGE, Madhyadesha Type, pg. 413, fine to very fine, rare.