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Æ - Chandragupta II
| Issuer | Gupta Empire |
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| Year | 380-414 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts a humped bull (Nandi) standing to the right in profile, rendered in a schematic, archaic style characteristic of Gupta copper coinage. A Brahmi legend is partially visible in the field to the right of the bull. The flan is irregular and slightly squared at the corners, with a heavily patinated surface showing green and brown oxidation consistent with ancient copper alloy. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a Brahmi inscription occupying the central field, arranged in multiple lines, set within a plain border of dots partially visible around the flan's periphery. The legends, though partially legible due to wear and corrosion, are consistent with royal Gupta copper issues attributing the piece to Chandragupta II. The surface exhibits significant wear and patination, with areas of green verdigris typical of ancient copper coins recovered from archaeological contexts. |
| Reverse script | Brahmi |
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