Gupta Dynasty, Samudragupta (335-370 CE), Gold Dinar, "Javelin/Standard" type, Obv: the king wearing tunic standing facing left, nimbate, holding the javelin/ royal scepter (Rajadhanda), adorned with a ribbon in his left hand and sacrificing over an altar, a Garuda standard on the left field, the Brahmi legend "Samudra" below the king's arm, a circular Brahmi legend "Samarasativitatavija(yojitari…" around the field, Rev: the goddess Lakshmi, nimbate, seated on a high backed throne whose all legs are clearly visible, with her feet resting on a circular mat below, a diadem and a cornucopia in her hands, a tamgha on the top-left field and a small symbol on the top-right, the Brahmi legend "Parakramah" on the right field, a dotted border around the field, 7.59g, 22.0mm, (Variant of Altekar, Bayana Hoard # Pl. II-2/Variant of TOTGE, S. Kumar # Class II -Var. A), original luster, sharply struck, choice quality, almost uncirculated, Extremely Rare.
Note: This is a popular javelin type coin displaying superb quality with infinitesimal details like beads of necklace, armlet, crown visible as struck originally.
Estimate: INR 65000 - 75000
Price realized | 95'000 INR |
Starting price | 65'000 INR |
Estimate | 75'000 INR |