Lot 10196 – Post Gupta, Bengal, Samatata region, Kamarupa, c. 640-655, archer, AV dinar, 5.70 g.
Post Gupta, Bengal, Samatata region, Kamarupa, c. 640-655, AV dinar, 5.70 g. (21 mm). Obverse: representation of the archer type, king standing left, holding bow in left hand and arrow in right, Brahmi legend Sri Kumara under left arm. Reverse: stylized female or goddess standing right, pseudo-legend in right field, within inner circle and with dotted border around. This rare type has been attributed to Bhaskara Varman (600-650 AD) ruler of the Kamarupa region of Assam as Kumara was a title used by him.
About EF, well-struck and well-centered.
Ex Chand Collection 7.4.17
Additional scans and images are being uploaded on a continuous basis, and the complete set of illustrations for all lots will be available by 1 June 2026.
Should you require further images after this date and are unable to find the material you need online, please do not hesitate to contact us.
For further information regarding this lot, please contact us.