The Coinage of the Gupta Empire and its Imitations c9.s4.35

c9.s4.35

(1) Gold; .92"; 115.7 grains; *B. H.*, IV. 6. *Obv:* Mane of the horse is pleated; a string of beads above its back. Legend begins at XI, *Rajadharāja pṛthava-avatva dava ja*, on left at IX, *vajamedha*; indistinct traces of the legend below the platform. Note that the last letters of the legend *vajamadha* (*vājimedha*) are distinct. Some letters are truncated. *Rev:* Queen’s figure is slim and graceful. The carpet under her feet somewhat resembles a lotus. Legend, *Aśvamedhaparākramaḥ*. (Pl. III. 6.)