The Coinage of the Gupta Empire and its Imitations c7.s1.17

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Lion-slayer type is one of the most artistic types of Chandragupta II. Many coins of this class are among the best specimens of Indian art. Here again the mint-masters show great variety in representing the main theme. The lion is sometimes to the right (Pl. VI. 5-6), and sometimes to the left of the king (Pl. VI. 1-4); it is sometimes standing at bay, (Pl. VI. 3-6), sometimes it is being trampled upon by the king (Pl. VI. 9-10). Sometimes it is leaping at the king (Pl. VI. 5), sometimes it is retreating away from him (Pl. VII. 5-7).