Full Description:
Gupta Dynasty, Samudragupta (335-370 CE), Gold Dinar, “Scepter/Standard” type, Obv: king standing, nimbate, facing left, holding the royal scepter (Rajadhanda) adorned with a ribbon in his left hand and sacrificing over an altar, Garuda standard on the left field, Brahmi legend “Samudra” below the king's arm, circular Brahmi legend “Samarasata……”, 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 cornucopia in her hands, tamgha on the top-left field and a small symbol on the top-right, Brahmi legend “Parakramah” on the right field, 7.52g, 20.05mm, (Variant of Altekar. Bayana Hoard # Pl. II-1/Variant of BMC # Pl. I-7/TOTGE, S. Kumar # Class II -Var. A.6.3), some area of flatness, choice very fine, Rare.
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