Lot 153

Ancient, Guptas, Samudragupta (c. 335-375 AD), Archer type, Gold Dinara, 7.75 gms, 21.08 mm, Obv: King standing with right arm outstretched holding an arrow, Left arm holding a bow, Garuda standard behind right arm, Brahmi legend ‘Samudra’ below left arm, Brahmi legend around ‘Apratiratho (vijityakshitimsu)chariterdivam(jayati)’, Rev: Goddess Ardoksho/Lakshmi seated facing on a throne, Holding a diadem in right arm and a Cornucopia in left arm, Brahmi legend ‘Apratirathah‘ in right field, Shivlee # Class I, Variety C1, pg 198, very fine to extremely fine, very rare.