Samudra Gupta (350-370 CE)celebrated Ashwamedha (horse-sacrifice)
and he issued his gold coins on this occasion.
Detailed Description
Samudra Gupta (350-370 CE) made extensive conquest and made his influence over the rulers of the south-eastern coast as well as over the rulers beyond his frontiers in the north-west. He celebrated as Ashwamedha (horse-sacrifice). He issued his gold coins on this occasion called Ashwamedh-Type.
The detail information about the event is elaborated in Prayag-Prashshti of Harishen.
Coin Description Obverse
The string of beads above the head and back of the horse; crescent above its haunch. Platform of the horse is connected with yūpa, by a vertical line above it. Legend beginning at, near the pedestal of the yūpa, rather blurred; Rajadharaja prithavamavatva davā jayatya
Coin Description Reverse
Queen standing on bead -bordered mat, towel in her left hand. Aśvamedhaparākramah. Tail of kra is joined to its central horizontal line and the letter thus looks like a Chālukyan ka.
