Pre-Islamic Bengal-Samatata region, gold dinar of Rajabhata of Khadga dynasty (c.675-700 AD), 5.76g., 23.85mm,
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.
Pre-Islamic Bengal-Samatata region, gold dinar of Rajabhata of Khadga dynasty (c.675-700 AD), 5.76g., 23.85mm,
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.
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