Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II, c. 380-413, AV dinar, 7.77 g. (18 mm). Obverse: ‘chhatra’ type; king wearing a cap with beaded string, standing left, sacrificing on a fire, attendant at right holding parasol (chhatra) over the king, circular Brahmi legend around. Reverse: Lakshmi, standing left, holding long-stemmed lotus flower in her left hand, and twice-coiled diadem in right, with tamgha to left and Brahmi legend to right, vikramadityah. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class I, variety C. Raven, CG2/group 2. A rare variety.
About VF, with an excellent reverse.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 3.1.56.
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