Gold Dinar of Samudragupta



Ancient India Gupta Empire, Gold dinar of Samudra Gupta (350-375 AD), 'Standard/javelin' type, Altekar Class-I, var. A, Weight:-7.53gram. Obv:Nimbate king, wearing tunic, standing holding a standard with ribbons attached to it, offering sacrifice at an altar, Garuda standard in the backdrop; Brahmi legend "Samudra" under the king's arm holding the standard, Brahmi legend " Samara-shata-(vi)...vamJayati" around, reading from 7 o'clock. Rev:Nimbate goddess, seated frontally on throne holding cornucopia and noose, with folds of her lower garment covering her knees; Brahmi legend " Parakramah" to right and a Tamgha in the left field.

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