Lot 1164 – Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II, c. 380-413, AV dinar, 7.95 g. Horseman
Lot 1164 – Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II, c. 380-413, AV dinar, 7.95 g. Horseman
Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II, c. 380-413, AV dinar, 7.95 g. (20 mm). Horseman.
Special features: king wearing cap and tunic over loin cloth, riding horse right, without halo and carrying no bow. Lakshmi with halo, seated left on stool, holding diadem and long-stemmed lotus, Brahmi legend at right, ajitavikrama. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class II, A4.3. Raven, CG2/group 2. A rare type.
AU+, with supremely attractive appearance, very well struck, high relief with exquisite details, a bright lustre shows through. One of the finest that exist.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 2.1.04.
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