Gupta Empire, Samudragupta, c. 335-375, AV dinar, 7.65 g. (21 mm). Obverse: Javelin type; king wearing royal tunic standing, holding javelin with spearhead pointed down and sacrificing at altar, with Garuda standard in left field, Brahmi Samudra below his left arm, circular Brahmi legend around from 1 o'clock. Reverse: nimbate goddess Lakshmi enthroned, holding diadem and cornucopia, Brahmi inscription at right, parakramah, tamgha left, dotted border around. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class II, A, 6. Raven, SG/group 2.
VF+, a good detailed strike, with a fairly attractive reverse with some shifting of strike, some lustre shows through.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 1.10.07
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