Post Guptas, Samatata Region, Vira Jadamarah (6-7 Century CE)

Gold Dinar

Obverse: a representation of the king in the style of Kanishka’s coinage standing facing left, flames on the right shoulder, sacrificing over an altar, holding a trident in his left hand, unclear Brahmi legend “Vira Jadamarah” around the field

Reverse: stylized representations of the goddess Ardokhsho or Nana, standing facing right, holding an object in her hand, an illegible inscription in the right field, tamgha at right

Weight: 6.5g          Size: 22.61mm

Ref.: Sam # C.2

choice very fine, Rare.