Dinar - Narasimhagupta

€2.00
IssuerGupta Empire (India (ancient))
Year500-530
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueGold Stater (20)
CurrencyDrachm (240-550)
CompositionGold
Weight9.57 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Mitch AC#4918-20 Gupta
Obverse descriptionKing, dressed regally, holding bow & arrow, traces of Brahmi legend to left & Brahmi lettering between his legs
Obverse scriptBrahmi
Obverse letteringGre
Reverse descriptionGoddess Lakshmi (Goddess of prosperity in material and spiritual matters) seated on lotus surrounded by lettering.
Reverse scriptBrahmi
Reverse lettering
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (500-530)  - King Dies in 530 -
Catalog ID2551274800
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