Lot 111

Ancient, Gupta Dynasty, Chandragupta II (375-415 AD), Gold Dinara, 7.73 gms, 17.10 mm, Archer type, Obverse: King standing holding a bow in his left arm and an arrow (not seen on coin) in his right arm, Garuda standard behind right arm, Brahmi legend ‘Chandra’ below  left arm, Reverse: Goddess Ardoksho(Lakshmi) seated on a lotus. Diadem in right arm and a lotus in left arm, Brahmi legend ‘ShriVikramah’ in right field, This coin variety is usually found in Ujjain Vidisha region and has a smaller than usual flan, Shivlee # Class III, very fine, rare.