Lot 186

Ancient, Guptas, Chandragupta II (375-415 AD), Archer type, Gold Dinara, 7.81 gms, 17.10 mm, Obverse: King standing with right arm outstretched holding an arrow, Left arm is holding a bow, Garuda standard behind right arm, Brahmi legend ‘Chandra’ below left arm, Reverse: Goddess Lakshmi seated on a lotus. Diadem in right arm and a lotus in left arm, Brahmi legend ‘Shri Vikramah’ in right field, This coin variety is usually found in Ujjain Vidisha region and has a smaller than usual flan, Sanjeev Kumar Shivlee # A.6.2 Class III page 244, very fine, rare.