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INDIA, Post-Gupta (Ganges Valley). Maukharis of Kanauj. Avantivarman, circa 560-580. Drachm (Silver, 14 mm, 2.16 g, 12 h). Head of Avantivarman to left, wearing diadem surmounted by crescent; to left, date. Rev. VIJITA VANIR AVANIPATI SANAVAMA JAYATI DIVAM ('Avantivarman, Lord of the Earth, having conquered the Earth, wins over Heaven' in Brahmi) Fan-tailed peacock standing front, head to left, tail in splendor. Mitchiner -. Rare. About very fine.
From a collection of coins from Central Asia.
The Maukharis of Kanauj were vassals of the Gupta Empire who established their own independent Kingdom in the Indo-Gangetic Plain after the downfall of their overlords.
From a collection of coins from Central Asia.
The Maukharis of Kanauj were vassals of the Gupta Empire who established their own independent Kingdom in the Indo-Gangetic Plain after the downfall of their overlords.