Gupta Empire, Samudragupta, c. 335-375, AV dinar, 7.75 g. (19 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 Yamudra below his left arm, circular Brahmi legend around from 1 o'clocck. Reverse: nimbate goddess Lakshmi enthroned, holding diadem and cornucopia, Brahmi inscription and a symbol at right, parakrama, tamgha left, dotted border around. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class II, B. Raven, SG/group 4.
VF, well-struck on an attractive circular flan, well legible inscriptions, flattening to the high points of the relief on both sides.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 1.9.21
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