Description
Obverse
Portrait of King Bhattaraka Facing Right.
Detached from the Gupta empire, the Matraikas of Valabhi was a dynasty which Ruled a part of the present Gujarat. Bhattaraka is the founder and general of Maitrakas Dynasty around 470 until 492 AD.
Reverse
Stylized Trident (Trishul) in Center, Inscription in Brahmi Around
Features
| Issuer | Maitraka dynasty (Western India)  |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 470-492 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm (470-770) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 53964 |
| References | Mitch WI# 254 |
