Gupta Empire, Samudragupta, c. 335-375, AV dinar, 7.31 g. (21 mm). Obverse: Javelin type; king with ornamented cap wearing royal tunic with unusual V-collared shape and belt, 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 position. Reverse: nimbate goddess Lakshmi enthroned, holding diadem and cornucopia, Brahmi inscription at right, parakrama, tamgha left, dotted border around. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class II, A or B. Raven, SG/group 4.
About VF, a die crack at 9 o'clock is mostly visible from reverse.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 1.10.19
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