Gold Dinar - Kumaragupta I Elephant Rider/ Left

€467,179.00
IssuerGupta Empire (India (ancient))
Year413-455
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueGold Stater (20)
CurrencyDrachm (240-550)
CompositionGold
Weight7.88 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Gupta#257 bis
Obverse descriptionRaja Kumaragupta in regal dress with Mahout riding upon elephant towards left, lettering.  The lettering above starts out `ṣhata Kumā` and the rest cannot be deciphered due to it not being on the coin.
Obverse scriptBrahmi
Obverse lettering
(Translation: The Great Kumargupta)
Reverse descriptionGoddess Lakshmi (Goddess of prosperity in material and spiritual matters) standing surrounded by lettering and symbols. Conch on right.
Reverse scriptBrahmi
Reverse lettering
(Translation: `Invincible Mahendra`)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (413-455)  - -
Catalog ID4395219880
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