Lot 156

Ancient, Guptas, Chandragupta II (375-415 AD), Archer type, Gold Dinara, 7.72 gms, 17.43 mm, Obv: King standing with right arm outstretched holding an arrow (not seen on this coin), Left arm is holding a bow, Garuda standard behind right arm, Brahmi legend ‘Chandra’ below left arm, Rev: Goddess Lakshmi seated facing on a lotus, Holding a diadem in her right arm and a lotus stalk in her left arm. Brahmi legend ‘Shri Vikrama‘ in right field partially seen, later strike, Shivlee # Class III, pg 240, fine to very fine, rare.