1 Drachm - Palas of Bengal - Vigrahapala I
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Features
| Issuer |
Pala Empire
(Indian states)  |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 850-1000 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm (750-1174) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 47660 |
| References | Mitch NI# 398 Michael Mitchiner; 1979. Oriental Coins and Their Values / Volume 3. Non-Islamic States & Western Colonies, AD 600-1979. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom. |
Obverse
A crude bust (of king?)
Reverse
Fire Altar
Comments
Coinage of Palas in Bengal-
Derived from Sasanian types, late issue. Vigrahapala I (c.850-853) and his successors.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (850-1000) | 
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