Lot 1124 – Gupta Empire, Samudragupta, c. 335-375, AV dinar, 7.58 g. Javelin

Gupta Empire, Samudragupta, c. 335-375, AV dinar, 7.58 g. (22 mm). Obverse: ‘javelin’ type; king wearing cap and diadem, royal tunic over trousers, standing, holding javelin with spearhead pointed down and sacrificing at altar, with Garuda standard in left field with only the top in view, Brahmi samudra below his left arm, circular Brahmi legend around beginning at 7 o’clock. Reverse: goddess Lakshmi enthroned with back of throne visible, with halo, holding diadem and cornucopia, Brahmi inscription at right, parakrama, tamgha left, dotted border around. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class II. Raven, SG/group 4.

VF+ details, light scratches on the mid-section of the king,

Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 4.99.20.