Gupta Empire, Samudragupta, c. 335-375, AV dinar, 7.59 g. (21 mm). Obverse: ‘javelin’ type; king wearing cap and royal tunic, both dotted with ornaments, 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. Reverse: goddess Lakshmi enthroned with halo, holding diadem and cornucopia, Brahmi inscription at right Parakramah, tamgha left, dotted border around. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class II, variety A. Raven, SG/group 3.
About EF, sharp and well-struck features on the king, struck off-centre on the reverse.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 1.9.18.
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