After conquering the Ksatrapa kingdoms in western India, Chandragupta started issuing silver coins which were very similar to the local currency in the region - the silver Ksatrapa coinage. The style and design was maintained with the Obverse showing the bust of the King, with the year and Greek letters. Reverse was changed to show a Gaurda bird which was the royal symbol of the Guptas.
Variety A Bust of King to Right, Garuda standing, facing with outstretched wings. Cluster of 7 dots. 1.72gms
Legend starting at IV Paramabhagavata maharajadhiraja Shri Chandragupta Vikramaditya(h)
CHANDRAGUPTA II SILVER COIN
CHANDRAGUPTA II SILVER COIN
CHANDRAGTUPA II SILVER COIN
Bust of King to Right, Garuda standing, facing with outstretched wings. Cluster of 7 dots. 2.1gms, 14mm. Legend starting at IV Paramabhagavata maharajadhiraja Shri Chandragupta Vikramaditya(h)
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A comprehensive collection of rare gold coins from the Gupta Empire of India.
