Lot 1216 – Gupta Empire, Skandagupta, c. 455-467, AV dinar, 9.01 g. Archer
Gupta Empire, Skandagupta, c. 455-467, AV dinar, 9.01 g. (21 mm). Archer.
Special features: king with head to left wearing tailed tunic over loin cloth, with hairstyle of layered curls reaching down the back, standing beside Garuda standard with good details, name under arm skanda. Reverse has shell treasure spilling coins in top left quarter, with Brahmi legend kkramadityah. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class II, variety C. Raven, SkG/group 2. A very rare type.
EF+, sharp details, well-struck, nice high relief, lustre shows through.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 4.99.72.
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