Ancient ; Gupta Empire, Chandra Gupta II (383-415 AD), Gold Dinar of ‘Archer’ type, 7.85 gms,

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 Ancient ; Gupta Empire, Chandra Gupta II (383-415 AD), Gold Dinar of ‘Archer’ type, 7.85 gms,

The King Chandra Gupta with a halo around the head is seen dressed in kushana stlye of clothing, He holds a bow in the left hand & arrow in the right hand. The King name “Chandra” is written on the obverse under the kings left arm in brahmi script. “Deva Sri ( Maharajadhiraja sri ) chandra gupta” legend is starting at 2’O Clock going upto 9’O clock is partly visible on this specimen. The Reverse of the coin shows the Goddess Laxmi with a halo around the head is sitting cross-legged on seven petal lotus flower with both her hands above her knees, holding lotus in one hand and a noose in the other, Tamgha in the left field at 10’O Clock of the Goddess & Biruda ( small imperial title used by each gupta king ) “Sri Vikramah” legeng in brahmi. starting at 2’O clock upto 4’O clock. The coin can be classified as Class III Variety A3 Ref TOTGE Page 241, Extra Fine+, Rare. G 615

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