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An Unlisted King and Queen type Gold Dinar Coin of Samudragupta of Gupta Dynasty.

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:450,000.00 INR Estimated At:450,000.00 - 550,000.00 INR
An Unlisted King and Queen type Gold Dinar Coin of Samudragupta of Gupta Dynasty.
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Gupta Dynasty, Samudragupta (335-370 CE), Gold Dinar, Large flan, "King and Queen" type (Lichchhavayah), issued in the memory of his parents Chandragupta I and Kumaradevi, absence of a crescent between King and Queen, 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" 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, Rev: the goddess Durga seated in the paralambapadasana pose on a recumbent lion facing right, with her feet resting on a circular mat below, holding a cornucopia and a pasha, a tamgha on the left field, the Brahmi legend "Lichchhavayah" in the right field and a dotted border around the field, 7.4g, 20.91mm, (Unlisted in Altekar & TOTGE), complete details visible on both the sides, crisp, sharp and bold strikes, original luster, superb choice quality, almost uncirculated, Extremely Rare.
Note: This type belongs to the 'Lichchhavayah' series, symbolizing the marital alliance between Chandragupta I of the Gupta dynasty and Princess Kumaradevi of the Licchavi Dynasty. Notably, this specimen offers a rare opportunity to observe intricate details with exceptional clarity. The ring or flower, believed to be a gift, presented from the King to the Queen, is remarkably distinct without any signs of wear. The obverse side showcases a unique variation with the absence of the crescent. While on the reverse, the couch which often subject to wear on coins, is impeccably preserved. This coin stands out as one of the finest specimens we have encountered.
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