Lot 68

Ancient, Gupta Empire, Gold dinar of Samudra Gupta I (350-375 AD), Gold Dinar of Javelin Type (Standard), 7.56 gms, 21.42 mm, Obv: king wearing long tunic standing holding a standard in one hand and offering sacrifice at an altar with the other, Garuda standard to the left, Crescent is above garuda's head.; Brahmi legend from 2 o'clock Samarashatavitata in exergue and Samudra below the hand holding the standard Javlin. Rev: nimbate Goddess seated on a high-backed throne with four legs, holding cornucopia in one hand and diadem in the other; Brahmi legend Parakramah partly to the right and Tamgha to the left, Sanjeev Kumar TOTGE # Pg192 class II. Variety C3, Very fine, Rare.