Stater - Chandragupta I

€316,910.00
IssuerGupta Empire
Year330-376
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Stater
CurrencyDrachm (240-550)
CompositionGold
Weight7.854 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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Obverse descriptionChandragupta I, with halo, standing facing left, wearing cap, decorated coat and trousers, ear rings and armlets. Holds a crescent topped standard in left hand and offers an object to Kumaradevi with his right hand. Kumaradevi, standing facing right, wears a long loose robe, a necklace, earrings and headdress. A halo surrounds her head.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
(Translation: Chandragupta Sri Kumaradevi)
Reverse descriptionGoddess seated facing on a recumbent lion facing to the right. Wearing a loose robe and with a halo around head. Right arm outstretched, holding a fillet, with a cornucopia resting on left arm. In left field a symbol. Surrounded by a border of dots.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Licchavi)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (330-376)  - -
Catalog ID4655263530
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