Pre-Islamic Bengal-Samatata region, Gold dinar of Rajabhata of Khadga dynasty (c.675-700 AD), ECB SAM16.1, Weight : 5.74 Grams
Pre-Islamic Bengal-Samatata region, Gold dinar of Rajabhata of Khadga dynasty (c.675-700 AD), ECB SAM16.1, Weight : 5.74 Grams Obv: Stylized representation of 'archer' king holding bow and arrow in each hand, 'Shankha' standard in the backdrop; Brahmi letter Shri to the left of the head and legend Raja/Bhata in two lines below the bow. Rev: Stylized representation of goddess, facing right making a gesture of reassurance, with curved lines (drapery?) behind her back; traces of crude inscription to right. Extremely fine, Rare.