coin
- Museum number
- 1894,0506.151
- Description
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Gold coin. (whole)
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Samudragupta, with halo, standing facing left. Wearing cap, decorated coat and trousers and ear rings, holding a spear in left hand and making an offering with right hand over altar. In left field is a Garuda standard with ribbons and crescent above. (obverse)
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Goddess seated facing on a throne with a high back. Wearing a loose robe with halo. Right arm outstretched and holding a fillet, with a cornucopia resting on left arm. In left field a symbol. Surrounded by a border of dots. (reverse)
- Production date
- 330-376 (about)
- Dimensions
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Die-axis: 12 o'clock
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Diameter: 20 millimetres
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Weight: 7.42 grammes
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- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 1894
- Acquisition notes
- COLLNAME : Cunningham
- Department
- Money and Medals
- Registration number
- 1894,0506.151
- C&M catalogue number
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IG (BMC India (Gupta)) (4) (14)
