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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1902,0106.56
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Bust of Kumaragupta I, facing right, wearing cap and with a moustache.
(obverse)
Garuda, standing facing forward, with outspread wings. Surrounded by a border of dots.
(reverse)
Authority
Ruler:
Kumaragupta I
Cultures/periods
Gupta
Production date
415-447
Production place
Minted in:
India
Materials
silver
Dimensions
Die-axis:
6 o'clock
Diameter:
12 millimetres
Weight:
2.10 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
BMC India (Gupta) / Catalogue of the coins of the Gupta dynasties and of Sasanka, King of Gauda
(377, p. 106)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
king/queen
deity
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Kumaragupta I
Representation of:
Garuḍa
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Watson Museum
Acquisition date
1902
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1902,0106.56
C&M catalogue number
IG (BMC India (Gupta))
(106)
(377)