Lot 35

Ancient, Guptas, Chandragupta II (375-415 AD), Archer type, Gold Dinara, 7.72 gms, 19.07 mm, Obverse: King standing with his right arm outstretched holding an arrow, wearing Kushana style clothing, Garuda standard behind right arm, his left arm is holding a bow, Brahmi legend ‘Chandra’ below his left arm, Brahmi legend around, Reverse: Goddess Lakshmi (Ardoksho) seated facing on a lotus,holding a diadem in her right arm and a lotus stalk in her left arm, beaded halo around the head, Brahmi legend ‘Shri Vikramah‘ seen in extreme right field, Dotted border around, Reference # S. Gupta, TOTGE, pg. 244, Archer Type, Class III, Variety A6.2, very fine, very rare.