The Coinage of the Gupta Empire and its Imitations c11.s1.8
The Coinage of the Gupta Empire and its Imitations c11.s1.8
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*Rev:* Within dotted border Goddess Lakshmī (?) seated on throne and wearing a *sārī*, a bodice, an upper garment, earrings, necklace, armlets and a semi-circular pearl ornament on the forehead; her feet rest on a circular mat or lotus. Back of the throne is visible in some cases and invisible in others. In her left hand, the goddess holds a cornucopiæ in some cases and a lotus in others. The r. hand usually holds a *pāśa* (noose) but it is sometimes empty and sometimes dropping down coins. Legend on r. *Śrīvikramaḥ*. (Pl. XXIII. 51.) Border of dots. Monogram generally on left; in rare cases on right.