Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II, c. 380-413, AV dinar, 8.08 g. (21 mm). Archer.
Special features: tall and elegant king looking to left with curving layers of curls, wearing tailed tunic over loin cloth and sash, a tall and slender Garuda standard to left. Goddess seated on lotus holding ribbon in outstretched right hand and lotus flower in left hand resting on knee, next to her is diamond tamgha and legend srivikkramah. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class III, variety A5.2. Raven, CG2/group 10. This type is attributed by some to Chandragupta III on the basis of peculiarities of design style and tamgha.
About VF, flan flaw showing most clearly on reverse at 10 o'clock.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 1.12.24.
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