Ancient India
Gupta Dynasty
07. Samudragupta (335-370 AD)
Gold Dinara
Gupta Dynasty, Samudragupta (335-370 AD), Gold Dinar, "Scepter/Standard" type, Obv: king standing, nimbate, facing left, holding the royal scepter (Rajadhanda) adorned with a ribbon in his left hand and sacrificing over an altar, Garuda standard on the left field, Brahmi legend "Samudra" below the king's arm, circular Brahmi legend "Samarasata.................", Rev: the goddess Lakshmi, nimbate, seated on high-backed throne, whose two legs are clearly visible, with her feet resting on a circular mat below, a diadem and cornucopia in her hands, tamgha on the top-left field and a small symbol on the top-right, Brahmi legend "Parakramah" on the right field, 7.52g, 20.05mm, (Variant of Altekar. Bayana Hoard # Pl. II-1/Variant of BMC # Pl. I-7/TOTGE, S. Kumar # Class II -Var. A.6.3), some area of flatness, choice very fine, Very Rare.
Estimate: INR 70000 - 80000