coin
- Museum number
- 1911,0406.1
- Description
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Gold coin. (whole)
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Kumaragupta I, standing facing right wearing a waistcloth with sash flying behind, necklace, diadem and armlets. Holds a bow in left hand and with right hand raised above shoulder, shooting an arrow. In right field a lion falls backwards. (obverse)
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Goddess seated facing, half leaning on left arm, on recumbent lion facing right, wearing lower garments and a shawl, jewellery and with halo around head. Right hand outstretched holding a lotus, left hand resting on hip. Surrounded by a border of dots. (reverse)
- Production date
- 415-447
- Dimensions
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Die-axis: 12 o'clock
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Diameter: 20 millimetres
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Weight: 8.14 grammes
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- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 1911
- Department
- Money and Medals
- Registration number
- 1911,0406.1
- C&M catalogue number
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IG (BMC India (Gupta)) (78) (237)