Gupta Dynasty, Samudragupta (335-370AD), Gold Dinar, "Battle Axe" type, Obv: king standing facing left, wearing a close-fitted cap, tailed coat, and trousers, there is a dagger hanging on his left side, the king holds a Battle Axe (Parashu) in the left hand, right hand resting on the waist, dwarf attendant (Vamana) at left, facing right and holding crescent-topped standard, Brahmi legend below the left hand of the king "Samudra" and partly visible circular legend reads "Kritantaparshurjaya (tyajita rajjetajitah"), Rev: goddess Lakshmi enthroned facing on a throne, feets of the goddess are resting on a lotus, holding diadem in her right hand and cornucopia in left, tamgha to left, complete Brahmi legend "Kritantaparashu"(Battle- axe),7.72g, 20.50mm, Unlisted type (Variant of Altekar, Bayana Hoard # Pl. V-6-14/TOTGE, S. Kumar # Class II-Var. A), choice extremely fine+, Extremely Rare.

The dwarf (Vamana) is of tall height type which is generally not offered in the sales, the general types are seen. This specimen is struck remarkably efficiently with aesthetic designs, and the jewels worn by king and goddess are fully visible. An impressive striking and immaculate condition which is missing from all the major collections.