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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1910,0403.37
Description
Gold coin.
(whole)
Chandragupta II, standing facing left with halo surrounding head, wearing decorated lower garments and jewellery. Right hand raised making offering over altar, left hand rests on the hilt of a sword at his waist. In right field a diminutive figure stands holding a chattra (parasol) with ribbons over king's head.
(obverse)
Laksmi walking to the left, with halo around head, wearing lower garments and jewellery. Right hand outstretching holding fillet and left hand holding stem of lotus. In left field a symbol. Surrounded by border of dots.
(reverse)
Authority
Ruler:
Chandragupta II
Cultures/periods
Gupta
Production date
376-415
Production place
Minted in:
India
Materials
gold
Dimensions
Die-axis:
12 o'clock
Diameter:
20 millimetres
Weight:
8.11 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
BMC India (Gupta) / Catalogue of the coins of the Gupta dynasties and of Sasanka, King of Gauda
(108, p. 36)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
king/queen
religious object
personal accessory
deity
lotus
arms/armour
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Chandragupta II
Representation of:
Lakṣmī
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
H Nelson Wright
Acquisition date
1910
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1910,0403.37
C&M catalogue number
IG (BMC India (Gupta))
(36)
(108)