Lot 259

Ancient, Gupta Dynasty, Samudragupta (c. 335-375 AD), Archer type, Gold Dinara, 7.48 gms, 20.01 mm, Obverse: 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 ‘Apratirathovijityakshitimsuchariterdivamjayati’ partially seen at 3 o clock position, Reverse: Goddess Ardoksho/Lakshmi seated facing on a throne, Holding a diadem in right arm and a Cornucopia in left arm, Tamgah in left field, Brahmi legend ‘Apratirathah‘ in right field, Shivlee # Class I, Variety C1, pg. 198, very fine, very rare.