Gold Dinar - Kumaragupta I Horseman type, Lakshmi w/o Peacock

€421,262.00
IssuerGupta Empire
Year413-455
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Stater
CurrencyDrachm (240-550)
CompositionGold
Weight8.15 g
Dimensions19.02 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
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Obverse descriptionRaja Kumaragupta in regal dress riding upon a horse with Brahmi script surrounding.
Obverse scriptBrahmi
Obverse letteringksitipatir (ajito) vijayi..... (rest cannot be deciphered due to it not being on the coin) Should be something akin to: ksitipatir ajito vijayi mahendrasinho divam jayati
(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.
Reverse scriptBrahmi
Reverse letteringAjitamahendrah
(Translation: `Invincible Mahendra`)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (413-455)  - -
Catalog ID5397081390
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