Gupta Empire, Skandagupta, c. 455-467, AV dinar, 8.48 g. (20 mm). Archer.
Special features: king wearing long-tailed tunic over loin cloth with head turned to left, beside delicate banner with finely-detailed Garuda, name under arm skanda. Brahmi legend on reverse sriskandaguptah exceptionally well preserved. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, class I, variety A. Raven, SkG/group 1.
VF+, with very well preserved legend on reverse.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 2.3.16.
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