Ruler : Samudragupta
Era : AD 335-370
Dynasty : Gupta
Denomination : Dinar
Weight : 7.64 g
Diameter : 19.40 mm
Reference Number : BMC # Pl.I.9 , S. Kumar # Class II -Var. A

Obverse :
king nimbate, standing facing left, garuda standard and sacrificing over altar and holding the royal sceptre (rājadanda) in right hand, brahmi legend in left “samudra“.

Reverse :
Goddess lakshmi seated on throne holding diadem and cornucopia with tamgha to
left with Brahmi legend “parakramah” in the right field.

Comment :
This coin is undoubtedly among one of the first gupta coins. Coin is seen with the complete Brahmi legend details, the minutest ear rings, neclace are clearly visible and king is seen wearing stylistic boots.