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1 Stater - Vira Chandrah Archer King and Flaming Standard
| Issuer | Kingdom of Samatata |
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| Year | 635-640 |
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| Value | 1 Stater |
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| Obverse description | Standing royal archer figure in the field, depicted in frontal or three-quarter pose with a bow, rendered in the late Gupta-influenced style characteristic of early Bengal coinage. The king is shown in royal attire with elaborate ornamentation, flanked by decorative elements along the periphery. A Brahmi legend reading 'VA RA' (abbreviated reference to Vira Chandrah) appears in the field. The flan is irregular and the relief is bold, consistent with the hammered gold coinage of Samatata. The overall composition reflects the artistic conventions of seventh-century Bengal, combining royal iconography with inscriptional elements. |
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| Reverse script | Brahmi |
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| Mintage | ND (635-640) |
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