Post Gupta, Dynasties of Gauda, Mahasmanta Sasanka Deva (c. 606-619 AD), Base Gold Stater, 9.02grms. OBV: King posed as lord Shiva reclining on his vehicle Nandi bull, Full Moon behind, legend 'Jaya; in Brahmi below, REV: Abhisheka Lakshmi nimbate, seated cross-legged on a lotus, holding lotus in one hand and making a gesture of benevolence with the other, while two elephants standing on lotuses lustrate her, with Brahmi legend 'Shri Shashanka' to right. (Sanjeev Kumar # Class I type). Very fine