The Coinage of the Gupta Empire and its Imitations c13.s2.2

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c13.s2.2

The Swordsman type represents a modification of the Standard type of Samudragupta. The king is here also offering incense at the altar in his front, but his dress now betrays no traces of foreign influence. Garuḍa standard is retained, but the Standard in the king's l. hand has been dispensed with; instead, we find the king resting his left hand on the hilt of the sword. The coins of this type are remarkable for their artistic grace.

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