Stater - Chandragupta I

Issuer Gupta Empire
Year 330-376
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Stater
Currency Drachm (240-550)
Composition Gold
Weight 7.854 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Gupta#25
Obverse description 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.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
(Translation: Chandragupta Sri Kumaradevi)
Reverse description 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.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Licchavi)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (330-376) - -
Numisquare ID 4655263530
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