2017-08-14 Mon

Samudragupta was one of the most capable rulers of Gupta dynasty. The gold coins he issued are mesmerizing. Because of the all round progress in the field of art, literature, science, trade, etc, the Gupta era is known as Golden Era of Ancient India.

The metallurgy and artistic feature of the Gold Gupta coins are known throughout the world. And they are embraced by their beauty!

The given coin in the image is the Gold Dinar of Samudra Gupta. It weighs around 7.53 grams. This was issued in the memory of his parents. The obverse is portraying, Chandragupta I standing with Queen Kumaradevi, king nimbate wearing a short tunic offering flower / Sinduradani to Queen Kumaradevi with his right hand, and crescent (for Chandragupta) above and legend Kumaradevi Shri to left and legend Chandra Gupta to right flanking the standard.

The reverse depicts Goddess Durga seated on a lion holding cornucopia and the legend Lichhavyah to commemorate the marriage alliance of Chandragupta I with the Lichhavi tribe of Nepal area.

This masterpiece got sold for INR 3,50,000 in the Todywalla Auctions!