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

€467,237.00
IssuerGupta Empire (India (ancient))
Year413-455
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueGold Stater (20)
CurrencyDrachm (240-550)
CompositionGold
Weight8.15 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Gupta#223
Obverse descriptionRaja Kumaragupta in regal dress riding upon a horse with whip, moving right with Brahmi script surrounding.
Obverse scriptBrahmi
Obverse letteringksitipatir 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 and peacock in front.
Reverse scriptBrahmi
Reverse letteringAjitamahendrah
(Translation: `Invincible Mahendra`)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (413-455)  - -
Catalog ID7580457470
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