Sasanka. King of Gauda, c.600-630. Dinar. Base AV 9.5 gm. Abhiseka type. Obv. Siva, nimbate, looking right, raising left hand, seated cross-legged on bull left and resting right arm on its neck, moon (sasanka) and uncertain letters in field.
Rev.Sri Sasanka, goddess Lakshmi seated cross-legged on lotus holding flower and uncertain object, elephants flanking her.
IMC Calcutta, pl.XVI, 12. cf Rhodes Bose fig.12. Mitch, Bangladesh 37-38. Very rare with Siva facingright.
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