Lot 43

Ancient, Guptas, Kumara Gupta I (415-455 AD), Horseman type, Gold Dinar, 8.12 gms, 17.81 mm, Obverse: King rides a horse advancing to right, holds a bow in his left hand, holds a sword pointing down in his right hand, Brahmi legend around partially seen, Reverse: Goddess Lakshmi seated on a wicker stool in profile facing to left, holds a lotus stalk in her left hand, feeds a peacock with her right hand, Brahmi legend ‘Ajitamahendrahah’ in extreme right field which means the invincible Mahendra(king), S. Gupta, TOTGE # pg. 314, Horseman Type, Class III, Var. F2, very fine, very rare.