Gupta Dynasty, Samudragupta (335-370 CE), Gold Dinar, "King and Queen" type (Lichchhavayah), issued in the memory of his parents Chandragupta I and Kumaradevi, Obv: the king, nimbate, wearing a short tunic, a tightly fitted cap on his head, standing to the right facing, the queen standing on the left, the king offering a ring/flower to the queen, both have a halo over their heads, and a crescent is visible between the king and the queen, Brahmi legend "Kumaradevi Shri" on 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 on a recumbent Lion facing left, with her feet resting on a circular mat below, holding a cornucopia and a pasha, a tamgha on the left field, Brahmi legend "Lichchhavayah" on the right field and a dotted border around the field, 7.56g, 21.50mm, (TOTGE, S. Kumar # Class II-Var. B.5, Unlisted in Altekar), original luster, immaculate quality, struck in high-relief, almost uncirculated, Extremely Rare.

Note: The king is shown on the obverse wearing a royal suit with a coronet on his head in his imperial appearance. His coat’s minute details are visible showcasing buttons, a jeweled armlet and precise details of his ear-rings. His hand is shown as if he is offering a ring or a flower to the queen, (few collectors also consider this depiction as a ritual where king is seen applying a tilak to the queen’s forehead), the moon-like crescent is also visible between the heads of both king and queen. The obverse legend on this specimen reads Kumaradevi Shri instead of usual Shri Kumaradevi. A rare combination for the type that is in admirable condition.

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