Lot 10138 – Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II, c. 380-413, archer, AV dinar, 7.72 g.

Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II, c. 380-413, AV dinar, 7.72 g. (20 mm). Obverse: ‘archer’ type; king standing left, holding an Indian longbow in left hand and an arrow in right, Garuda standard at left, Brahmi legend left of bow, Chandra. Reverse: Lakshmi enthroned, holding diadem and cornucopia, Brahmi legend at right, Sri Vikrimah, tamgha left, dotted border around. Kumar TOTGE 2024, Class III, variety A.

VF, legible details.

A different type from the preceding lot; Lakshmi is here holding a cornucopia and is seated on a throne with the legs clearly visible.

Ex Chand Collection 1.12.09