Stater - Chandragupta I

Features

Issuer Gupta Empire (India (ancient))
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 319-335
Value 1 Stater
Currency Drachm (240-550)
Composition Gold
Weight 7.35 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
316859

Obverse

Chandragupta I, with halo, standing facing left, wearing cap, decorated coat and trousers, ear rings and armlets. Holds a crescent topped standard in left hand and offers an object to Kumaradevi with his right hand. Kumaradevi, standing facing right, wears a long loose robe, a necklace, earrings and headdress. A halo surrounds her head.

Translation:
Chandragupta
Kumaradevi

Reverse

Goddess seated facing on a recumbent lion facing to the right. Wearing a loose robe and with a halo around head. Right arm outstretched, holding a fillet, with a cornucopia resting on left arm. In left field a symbol. Surrounded by a border of dots.

Translation: Licchavi

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (319-335) 

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