Lot 154

Ancient, Guptas, Samudragupta (335-375 AD), Ashvamedha type, Gold Dinara, 7.60 gms, 22.43 mm, Obv: A decorated Horse standing to left on a platform and facing a Yupa(sacrificial post), Brahmi letter ‘Si’ (for siddham/success) below the horse, A crescent on back of the horse, Brahmi legend around ‘RajadhirajaPrithivimatitvadivam Jaya (tyahritavajimedah)’, Rev: Goddess Rajya-lakshmi standing crossleggedon a Lotus and facing left,she holds a Chauri(flywhisk) on her right shoulder, Her left hand drops down, In front of the goddess, there is a decorated spear, Behind the goddess Brahmi legend reads ‘AshvamedhaParakrama’, All within a dotted border, Shivlee # Class I Variety B, pg 203, extremely fine, extremely rare in this grade.