Lot 10108 – Gupta Empire, Samudragupta, c. 335-375, Asvamedha, AV dinar, 7.64 g.

Gupta Empire, Samudragupta, c. 335-375, AV dinar, 7.64 g. (20 mm). Obverse: ‘Asvamedha’ (horse sacrifice) type; sacrificial horse standing left on podium, yupa (sacrificial post) with ribbons in front, Brahmi legend around and si below horse,. Reverse: Rajya Lakshmi standing left, left hand partly misstruck, and fly whisk in right, Brahmi legend at right; ASVAMEDHA PARAKRAMAH, dotted border around. Kumar TOTGE 2024, Class I, A.1.1, 176 (this coin illustrated).

Good EF, nice surfaces with lustre showing through, well-defined details.

Ex Chand Collection 1.11.12