Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta I, c. 415-455, AV dinar, 7.97 g. (19 mm). Obverse: ‘archer’ type, king with halo standing left, holding a longbow pointing outwards, Garuda standard at left, Brahmi legend to left of bowstring, kumara. Reverse: Lakshmi with halo sitting on seven-petaled lotus, holding diadem and lotus flower, Brahmi legend right srimahendrah. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class I. Raven, KG1/group 3.
VF+, obverse struck in pleasing high relief showing good details on the king.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 2.2.18.
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