Dinar - Chandragupta II Chhattra Type

€1.00
IssuerGupta Empire (India (ancient))
Year383-412
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueGold Stater (20)
CurrencyDrachm (240-550)
CompositionGold
Weight7.85 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Gupta#107
Obverse descriptionKing in regal dress dropping incense on altar and resting on sword-hilt. Behind him, a dwarf attendant holding chattra (regal umbrealla) over him.
Obverse scriptBrahmi
Obverse letteringChan
Reverse descriptionCrown and Nimbate Goddess Lakshmi (Goddess of prosperity in material and spiritual matters) standing with lotus in hand, looking left with lettering.
Reverse scriptBrahmi
Reverse lettering
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (383-412)  - -
Catalog ID4679917930
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