Lot 10172 – Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta II, c. 473-476, archer, AV dinar, 9.31 g.

Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta II, c. 473-476, AV dinar, 9.31 g. (22 mm). Obverse: ‘archer’ type, king standing left, holding longbow in left hand, arrow in right, Garuda standard at left, circular Brahmi legend around. Reverse: Lakshmi seated facing on lotus, holding diadem and long-stemmed lotus left, Brahmi legend to right, Kramajita, dotted border around. About EF, a very rare archer type of Kumaragupta II, in an exceptional state of preservation and with excellent detail in the king’s outfit and jewelry, lustre shows.Ex Chand Collection 2.4.24