Dinar - Chandragupta II Lion Slayer type

€1.00
IssuerGupta Empire (India (ancient))
Year375-415
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueGold Stater (20)
CurrencyDrachm (240-550)
CompositionGold
Weight8.1 g
Dimensions18.87 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Gupta#120
Obverse descriptionNimbate Archer King looking left with hunted lion in left field, lettering around.
Obverse scriptBrahmi
Obverse letteringChandra
Reverse descriptionCrowned and Nimbate Goddess Lakshmi (Goddess of prosperity in material and spiritual matters) with lion with lotus in hand, looking left with lettering.
Reverse scriptBrahmi
Reverse letteringSri Vikramah
Edge
Mint
MintageND (375-415)  - -
Catalog ID7438621870
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