Lot 1212 – Gupta Empire, Chandragupta III, c. 450-455, AV dinar, 8.50 g. Archer
Gupta Empire, Chandragupta III, c. 450-455, AV dinar, 8.50 g. (21 mm). Obverse: ‘archer’ type; elegant king with halo next to banner with lathe-turned post, standing looking left, holding an Indian longbow in left hand and an arrow in right, Garuda standard at left with a chakra wheel between this and the king’s head, Brahmi legend left of bowstring, chandra. Reverse: Lakshmi sitting on lotus, holding diadem and lotus flower, Brahmi legend at right, srivikkramah, circle tamgha left, dotted border around. Kumar, Class III, variety U. Raven CG3/group 3.
A heavy archer coin of 8.50 g. usually ascribed to Chandragupta III. Kumar ascribes this variety to Chandragupta II. The dates of a Chandragupta III are unclear but we position him before the reign of Skandagupta. This example is a rare type with the chakra wheel between king and Garuda.
VF+, well-defined features, die crack on both sides.
Ex Chand Collection.
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