Gupta Dynasty, Samudragupta (335-370 CE), Gold Dinar, “Scepter/Standard” type, Obv: the king standing facing left, nimbate, holding the royal scepter (Rajadhanda) in his left hand and sacrificing over an altar, a filleted Garuda standard on the left field, the Brahmi legend “Samudra” below the king's arm, a circular Brahmi legend, Rev: the goddess Lakshmi, nimbate, seated on a high backed throne whose two legs are clearly visible, with her feet resting on a circular mat below, a diadem and a cornucopia in her hands, a tamgha in the top-left field, the Brahmi legend “Parakramah” in the right field, 7.76g, 18.80mm, (Unlisted in TGE/Altekar, Bayana Hoard # Pl. II-6), sharp features, about extremely fine, Extremely Rare.

Note: This specimen features an unusual reverse, depicting the Queen seated on an elongated throne in a different posture. We have not offered this in past auctions.