Gupta Empire Stater - Chandragupta I, 330 – 376

Stater - Chandragupta I from Gupta Empire. Issued from 330 to 376. Struck in Gold. Measures 22 mm and weighs 7.85 g.

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. (Chandragupta
Sri 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. (Licchavi)