The Coinage of the Gupta Empire and its Imitations c13.s4.22

c13.s4.22

(3) Gold; .8"; 124 grains; *B.H.*, Pl. XXIII. 13. *Obv*: As above. King's head is bent forward in determined action. Legend at X, *Śrīmam*; from II, *vyāghrabalaparākra*, mostly blurred. There is a letter like *ta* or *bha* before the initial letter *Śrī* of the legend, the presence of which cannot be explained. It may be the top of the crescent banner, crudely engraved. *Rev:* Head and snout of the crocodile are clearly visible, as also the lotus with its stalk, Symbol on l. Legend on r., *Kumāragupto'dhirājā*.