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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1894,0506.985
Description
Copper coin.
(whole)
Chandragupta II standing facing to the left, wearing a waistcloth and jewellery. Right hand raised. In right field a diminutive figure holds an parasol above the King. The parasol is decorated with ribbons.
(obverse)
Garuda, standing facing forward, with outspread wings.
(reverse)
Authority
Ruler:
Chandragupta II
Cultures/periods
Gupta
Production date
376-415
Production place
Minted in:
India
Materials
copper
Dimensions
Die-axis:
12 o'clock
Diameter:
20 millimetres
Weight:
6.59 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
BMC India (Gupta) / Catalogue of the coins of the Gupta dynasties and of Sasanka, King of Gauda
(145, p. 53)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
king/queen
attendant
personal accessory
deity
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Chandragupta II
Representation of:
Garuḍa
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Maj-Gen Sir Alexander Cunningham
Acquisition date
1894
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1894,0506.985
C&M catalogue number
IG (BMC India (Gupta))
(53)
(145)