INDIA, Gupta Empire. First Dynasty. Skandagupta Kramaditya, circa 455-467. Drachm (Silver, 15 mm, 2.00 g, 12 h). Bust of Skandagupta to right, wearing headdress and earring. Rev. VIJITA VANIR AVANIPATI JAYATI DIVAM SKANDAGUPTOYAM (‘Skandagupta, Lord of the Earth, having conquered the Earth, wins over Heaven' in Brahmi) Fan-tailed peacock standing facing with spread wings. MACW, 4883-4884. Nicely toned. Very fine.

From a collection of coins from Central Asia.

Skandagupta's reign was plagued by tumultuous wars against the Huna people - likely the Kidarites - of which we know from a few of his pillar inscriptions.