Lot 1137 – Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II, c. 380-413, AV dinar, 7.59 g. Archer

Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II, c. 380-413, AV dinar, 7.59 g. (20 mm). Obverse: ‘archer’ type, king wearing cap with beaded lace and tailed tunic over loin cloth and leggings standing with head turned left,, of the Garuda standard only the top is shown. Reverse: Goddess holding twice-coiled diadem sits in lalitasana pose on lotus with right leg pendant, which is shown upwards (this is an unusual and very artistic feature). Reverse legend srivikramah. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class III, variety I. Raven, CG2/Group 3.

This coin features the goddess on reverse sitting in a Lalitasana pose with one leg resting along a fully open lotus flower that serves as her seat. This most unusual depiction makes the coin rare.

About VF.

Ex Baldwin’s 31, 2002, lot 422.

Ex Chand Collection.