Lot 1217 – Gupta Empire, Skandagupta, c. 455-467, AV dinar, 9.30 g. Archer
Lot 1217 – Gupta Empire, Skandagupta, c. 455-467, AV dinar, 9.30 g. Archer
Gupta Empire, Skandagupta, c. 455-467, AV dinar, 9.30 g. (21 mm). Archer.
Special features: king with head turned left wearing tunic with long tails over loin cloth, standing next to very finely-detailed Garuda banner, name under left arm skanda. On reverse a shell spills coins in top left quadrant, Brahmi legend kkramadityah. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, class II, variety C. Raven, SkG/group 2.
EF, strong features on the king and some exceptional details on both sides, some attractive lustre shows through.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 5.1.51
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.