Gupta Empire, Samudragupta, c. 335-375, AV dinar, 7.74 g. (20 mm). Obverse: ‘javelin’ type; king wearing royal tunic standing, holding javelin and sacrificing at altar, with garuda standard in left field, Brahmi two-line inscription Samudra/gupta below his left arm, circular Brahmi legend around. Reverse: goddess Lakshmi enthroned, holding diadem and cornucopia, Brahmi inscription at right, tamgha left, dotted border around. Kumar TOTGE 2024, Class II, variety E. Very rare.
VF, die cracks on the edge, crude strike on the reverse.
This is a separate type from the preceding lot, with the two-line Brahmi legend on obverse identifying the full name of king Samudragupta.
Ex Chand Collection 6.3.29
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