Gupta Empire - gold dinar of Samudra Gupta (c.350-375 AD), 'Battle Axe' type, Altekar Class I, var. A, 7.25g. Obv: nimbate king, wearing a skull-cap and tunic, standing holding a standard with axe attached to it, resting the other hand on his hip. An attendant stands facing him holding aloft a crescent standard. Brahmi legend Samudra under the king's arm holding the axe, traces of Brahmi legend to left. Rev: nimbate goddess, seated on throne holding cornucopia and noose, with her feet on a lotus-shaped footrest; Brahmi legend Krtantaparashu to right and a Tamgha in the left field. A rare specimen with fully developed lotus petals below the feet of the goddess.

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