Gupta Empire, gold dinar of Samudra Gupta (350-375 AD), 'Standard/Javelin' type, S. Kumar Class II, var. A.6, 7.38g. Obv: Nimbate and armoured king, wearing tunic, standing and holding a standard, offering sacrifice at an altar, with a Garuda standard in the backdrop; Brahmi legend Samudra below the king's flexed arm; Brahmi legend Samarashatavitatavijayo jitaripurajito divam jayati visible in parts along the margin. Rev: Nimbate Goddess Lakshmi, enthroned facing, holding a noose in her outstretched arm and a cornucopia in her other hand, with her feet placed on a dotted footrest; Brahmi legend Parakramah in the right field, a Tamgha in the left field, dotted border around.

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