Gupta Dynasty, Samudragupta (335-370 CE), Gold Dinar, "King and Queen- Vamardhaparyanka" type, issued in the memory of his parents Chandragupta I and Kumaradevi, Obv: the king, nimbate, diademed, standing to the right facing, the queen stands in tribhanga pose on the left, the king offering a ring/flower to the queen, both have a halo over their heads, the Brahmi legend "Kumaradevi Shri" partially visible in the left field behind the queen, "Chandra" and "Gupta" in the right field divided by a crescent standard which is held in the king's left hand, the king has a dagger on a belt at his right side, Rev: the goddess Durga seated in the Vamardhaparyanka pose on a recumbent lion facing right, holding a cornucopia and a pasha, a tamgha on the left field, the Brahmi legend "Lichchhavayah" on the right field and a dotted border around the field, 7.42g, 20.44mm, (Variant of BMC # Pl. III-15/TGE, S. Kumar # Class I-Var. B.1), very attractive, sharp features, choice quality, XF-AU, Extremely Rare.

Note: This specimen features the goddess Durga seated on a lion in the Vamardhaparyanka posture. We have never offered this type in past auctions and it may not be found in various collections.

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