Gupta Empire, Skandagupta, c. 455-467, AV dinar, 9.30 g. (21 mm). Archer.
Special features: king with head turned left wearing tunic with long tails over loin cloth, standing next to very finely-detailed Garuda banner, name under left arm skanda. On reverse a shell spills coins in top left quadrant, Brahmi legend kkramadityah. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, class II, variety C. Raven, SkG/group 2.
EF, strong features on the king and some exceptional details on both sides, some attractive lustre shows through.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 5.1.51
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