Maitrakas of Valabhi – drachm , Bhattaraka 470 -788 silver coin M15

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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