Gupta empire
Ramagupta, c. 375 AD
AE coin (7 mm, 0.20 g)
Obverse: Garuda seated facing with head turned left and wings outstretched
Reverse: Brahmi legend
(Ra)maguptaRef: Pieper
Ramagupta was the elder brother of Chandragupta II, to whom he eventually lost in their power struggle following the death of their father Samudragupta.
Ramagupta only issued copper coins - these are usually found in the Vidisha region of central India, which was considered his stronghold.
Rare and CHOICE specimen.