The Coinage of the Gupta Empire and its Imitations c11.s2.97

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c11.s2.97

(15) Gold; .8"; 118.5 grains; *B.M.C., G.D.*, Pl. IX. 1. *Obv:* Arrow piercing right into the jaw of the lion is clearly visible. Lion tries to snatch at the bow by his fore paw. Legend at XI, *Narandrachandra*. *Rev:* Goddess seated astride on lion to r., holding lotus in r. hand, which ousts the usual symbol; left hand hanging down empty by her side. Legend, *Siṅhavikramaḥ*.

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