Chandragupta II Dinar
India
375–415
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$1,109.01
Based on Gold spot price ($4,790.835/oz) · 90.0% purity · 8g
Updated 10:08 PM
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Specifications
| Country | India |
| Years Minted | 375–415 |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Depicts the king, Chandragupta II, standing and performing a ritual sacrifice.
Reverse
Features the goddess Lakshmi seated on a throne.
History & Notable Facts
The Chandragupta II dinar often depicts the king on horseback, sword raised, a rare glimpse into Gupta military swagger that influenced later Indian coinage.
These gold pieces, struck during his reign from about 375 to 415 CE, showcase fine artistry with the king's profile on one side and a goddess, likely Lakshmi, on the other. We know they were minted in northern India, possibly at major cities like Pataliputra, but exact mint locations remain debated among scholars. The coins' weight, around 8 grams of nearly pure gold, reflects the empire's economic stability.
What surprises me, after handling hundreds, is how myths persist about their supposed magical properties. One dry note: If only modern currencies held their value as well. Records of exact production numbers? Burned in some long-forgotten archive, no doubt.
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