Lot 1189 – Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta I, c. 415-455, AV dinar, 7.84 g. Archer

Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta I, c. 415-455, AV dinar, 7.84 g. (19 mm). Obverse: ‘archer’ type, king with halo standing left, holding a longbow by the middle pointed towards him, Garuda standard at left, Brahmi legend in right field, kumara. Reverse: Lakshmi with halo sitting on seven-petaled lotus, with one hand up holding diadem and lotus flower, Brahmi legend right srimahendrah. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class II, variety B1. Raven, KG1/group 2.

AU, sharp details, high relief, lustrous.

Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 2.2.14.