Lot 75

Ancient, Guptas, Kumara Gupta I (c. 415-455 AD), Madhyadesha type, Silver Dramma, 1.85 gms, 14.22 mm, Obverse: Bust of king to right, Reverse: Front facing peacock at centre with wings spread, Brahmi legend around reading clockwise as ‘Vijitava(nira)vanipati Kumaragupto divam jayati, (विजितवनीरवनीपतिः कुमारगुप्तो दिवं जयति) meaning after conquering the earthly realm, Kumaragupta attains victory in heaven through his glory and merit, Dotted border around, Pieper # 3565, pg. 590, about very fine, rare.