Gupta Empire, gold Dinar of Samudra Gupta (350-375 AD), 'Javelin / Standard' type, S.Kumar Class II, var. B.2, 7.70g. Obv: n imbate 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, traces of Brahmi legend (Sa)mara-shata-vita … to left, …(ja)yojitaripu…to right. Rev: Nimbate goddess, seated frontally on throne holding cornucopia and noose, with feet placed on dotted footrest; Brahmi legend Parakrama to right and a tamgha in the left field.

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