Gold Dinar - Kumaragupta I Horseman type, Lakshmi with Peacock

€457,956.00
IssuerGupta Empire (India (ancient))
Year413-455
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueGold Stater (20)
CurrencyDrachm (240-550)
CompositionGold
Weight8.15 g
Dimensions19.02 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionRaja 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 scriptBrahmi
Obverse lettering
(Translation: The Invincible, Victorious Mahendra, Lord of Earth, now conquers Heaven)
Reverse descriptionGoddess Lakshmi (Goddess of prosperity in material and spiritual matters) seated looking left surrounded by lettering. Peacock to the left. Lettering `Ajitamahendrah` in Brahmi script.
Reverse scriptBrahmi
Reverse lettering
(Translation: `Invincible Mahendra`)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (413-455)  - -
Catalog ID3430842030
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