Lot 10132 – Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II, c. 380-413 (or Skandagupta), archer, AV dinar, 9.83 g.

Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II, c. 380-413 (or Skandagupta), AV dinar, 9.83 g. (20 mm). Obverse: ‘archer’ type; king standing left, holding an Indian longbow in left hand and an arrow in right, wearing a sword at the hip, Garuda standard at left, Brahmi legend left of bow, Chandra. Reverse: Lakshmi enthroned on lotus seat, holding diadem and lotus blossom, Brahmi legend at right, Sri Vikkrimah, tamgha left, dotted border around. Kumar TOTGE 2024, Class III, variety S, rare.

EF+, lustrous surfaces.

The rare variety of the king wearing a long sword at his hip. An exceptionally well-preserved coin with exquisite detail.

Ex Chand Collection 1.12.21