Gold Dinar - Kumaragupta I Horseman type, Lakshmi with Peacock
Gold Dinar - Kumaragupta I Horseman type, Lakshmi with Peacock
€457,956.00
Issuer
Gupta Empire (India (ancient))
Year
413-455
Type
Standard circulation coins
Value
Gold Stater (20)
Currency
Drachm (240-550)
Composition
Gold
Weight
8.15 g
Dimensions
19.02 mm
Thickness
Shape and Technique
Round (irregular) Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Raja Kumaragupta in regal dress riding upon a horse with Brahmi script surrounding. The script starts out `ksitipatir (ajito) vijayi`. Therest cannot be deciphered due to it not being on the coin but it should be something akin to: ksitipatir ajito vijayi mahendrasinho divam jayati
Obverse script
Brahmi
Obverse lettering
(Translation: The Invincible, Victorious Mahendra, Lord of Earth, now conquers Heaven)
Reverse description
Goddess Lakshmi (Goddess of prosperity in material and spiritual matters) seated looking left surrounded by lettering. Peacock to the left. Lettering `Ajitamahendrah` in Brahmi script.