Samatata region, Anonymous Gold Dinar copying Gupta coin designs, early variety with letters in the obverse field (c. 550- 650 AD), ECB SAM4.1, 5.83g. Obv: Stylised representation of a nimbate 'archer' type king, holding bow in one hand and arrow in the other, with a crudely executed 'Shankha' standard in the backdrop; Brahmi letter Sa below the hand holding the bow. Rev: Stylised female figure standing holding a ball-like object in her hand, and curvilinear drapes behind her back; unread legend in the right field.

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