Gupta Empire, Samudragupta, c. 335-375, AV dinar, 7.51 g. (20 mm). Obverse: ‘battle axe’ type; king standing left holding an axe in left hand and right hand on hip, attendant at left holding crescent-topped standard, Brahmi inscription below king’s left arm, circular Brahmi legend around. Reverse: goddess Lakshmi enthroned facing, feeet resting on a lotus, holding diadem and cornucopia, tamgha left, dotted border around. Kumar TOTGE 2024, Class II.
F-VF.
This very rare battle axe type carries a Brahmi inscription Samudra below the king’s left arm.
Ex Chand Collection 1.11.06
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