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Object Type: coin
Museum number: 1894,0507.344
Description: Copper coin. (whole); Bust of Chandragupta II, facing to the left, wearing earrings, a necklace and bracelets. Right hand is raised and holds a flower. (obverse); Garuda, standing facing forward with halo. Wings outspread. (reverse)
Authority: Ruler: Chandragupta II
Cultures/periods: Gupta
Production date: 376-415
Production place: Minted in: India
Findspot: Found/Acquired: Uttar Pradesh (Ahicchatra)
Materials: copper
Dimensions: Die-axis: 12 o'clock; Diameter: 21 millimetres; Weight: 5.75 grammes
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Bibliographic references: BMC India (Gupta) / Catalogue of the coins of the Gupta dynasties and of Sasanka, King of Gauda (141, p. 52)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: king/queen; deity; flower
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Chandragupta II; Representation of: Garuḍa
Acquisition name: Bequeathed by: Maj-Gen Sir Alexander Cunningham
Acquisition date: 1894
Department: Money and Medals
Registration number: 1894,0507.344
C&M catalogue number: IG (BMC India (Gupta)) (52) (141)

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