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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1837,1030.147
Description
Gold coin.
(whole)
Kumaragupta I, standing facing left with halo around head, wearing decorated coat and trousers. Left hand holds a bow and right hand holds an arrow. In left field a Garuda standard
(obverse)
Laksmi seated facing on lotus, wearing lower garments and jewellery. Right hand outstretched holding fillet, left hand holding stem of lotus. In left field a symbol. Surrounded by border of dots.
(reverse)
Authority
Ruler:
Kumaragupta I
Cultures/periods
Gupta
Production date
415-447
Production place
Minted in:
India
Materials
gold
Dimensions
Die-axis:
12 o'clock
Diameter:
18 millimetres
Weight:
7.72 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
BMC India (Gupta) / Catalogue of the coins of the Gupta dynasties and of Sasanka, King of Gauda
(199, p. 66)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
king/queen
deity
arms/armour
lotus
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Kumaragupta I
Representation of:
Garuḍa
Representation of:
Lakṣmī
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Matthew Young
Acquisition date
1837
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1837,1030.147
C&M catalogue number
IG (BMC India (Gupta))
(66)
(199)