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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1910,0403.25
Description
Gold coin.
(whole)
Chandragupta II, riding on a caparisoned horse to the right, wearing a waistcloth with a sash flying behind.
(obverse)
Goddess seated on a wicker stool, facing left. Wearing lower garments, shawl and jewellery. Right hand outstretched, holding a fillet and left hand holding the stem of a lotus flower. In left field a symbol. Surrounded by a 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:
7.81 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
BMC India (Gupta) / Catalogue of the coins of the Gupta dynasties and of Sasanka, King of Gauda
(121, p. 45)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
king/queen
equestrian
deity
lotus
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Chandragupta II
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
H Nelson Wright
Acquisition date
1910
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1910,0403.25
C&M catalogue number
IG (BMC India (Gupta))
(45)
(121)