Very nice silver drachm of King Kumaragupta I (414-455 AD), Gupta Empire, India

Description

Bust of king right in Kshatrapa style / Formalized Garuda standing facing with spread wings, Brahmi legend
Parama-bhagavata mahrajahiraja Sri Kumaragupta Mahendraditya
("Absolutely holy King of Kings Lord Kumaragupta Mahendraditya"). 15mm, 2.16 grams. Mitchiner ACW 4845ff.
The early Gupta drachmas were derived from the earlier coins of Kshatrapas (obverse was practically unchanged, while the mountain on reverse was replaced with the image of Garuda)
The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire which existed from the early 4th century CE to late 6th century CE. At its zenith, from approximately 319 to 467 CE, it covered much of the Indian subcontinent. This period is considered as the Golden Age of India by historians.
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