India, GUPTA EMPIRE, Samudragupta (c. 335-380 AD), Stater, Standard type, king standing, nimbate, to left, holding standard in his left hand, rev. Lakshni seated on throne (Mitch. 4773 if.). About very fine, only part of obverse marginal legend showing, but a pleasing example, with face of monarch, his cap and apparel boldly defined

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Indian Coins.

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Among the great achievements of Indian numismatic art, the coins of the Guptas must take pride of place. This coin, although not of the very finest style, is an attractive and typical example of the skills of their coin engravers