Lot 74

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’, (विजितवनीरवनीपतिः कुमारगुप्तो दिवं जयति) meaning after conquering the earthly realm, Kumaragupta attains victory in heaven through his glory and merit, Madhyadesha type coins of Kumaragupta I are known with the king’s bust facing right, Left facing bust type is unpublished and only very few specimens are known, Unlisted in Major Publications, very fine, exceedingly rare.