Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II, c. 380-413, AV dinar, 8.20 g. (19 mm). Archer type. Special features: king with halo and layered curls flowing to shoulders, wearing tunic with long tails over beaded trousers, as well as a beaded belt around his waist. Goddess without halo, with left hand resting on knee with long lotus flower and diadem in right hand, diamond tamgha to left. Legend śrīvikkramaḥ. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class III, A, 6, 4. Raven, CG2/Group 2.
A variety that features the king with a belt and the goddess on reverse without a halo; possibly, this coin can be attributed to Chandragupta III.
About EF, with good details to the king and attire, some flattening of the king's face, edge crack at 10 o'clock.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 1.12.20
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