Gupta Empire, Skandagupta, c. 455-467, AV dinar, 9.20 g. (21 mm). Archer.
Special features: king with head turned left wearing tunic with long tails over loin cloth and long, thin sash tied at waist with knot, rim diadem with ornament well preserved, name under king's arm skanda beneath crescent. Brahmi legend on reverse kkramadityah. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, class II, variety A1. Raven, SkG/group 6.
EF, struck with semi-rusty dies, lustre shows through, delightful and strong detail on the entirety of the king's figure.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 2.4.03.
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