Ruler : Sugandha Rani
Era : A.D. 904-906
Dynasty : Utpala Dynastuy
Denomination : Æ stater
Metal : Copper
Weight : 5.70  grams
Diameter : 18.90 mm
Reference Number : MNC 164-166

Obverse :
Goddess Lakshmi seated facing, with Nagari legend “Sri” to left and “Sugandha” to right.

Reverse :
Ruler standing sacrificing at altar, with Nagari legend “Devya” to right.

Comment:
Sugandha Rani was one of only two queens to have ruled Kashmir. She ascended the throne after her husband Sankara Varman died in battle and her infant son Gopala Varman was murdered. But her nobles killed her after just two years on the throne. A boldly struck specimen of this enigmatic queen. Scarce and choice.