Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II, c. 380-413, AV dinar, 7.74 g. (18 mm). Obverse: Chhatra type; king standing left, offering oblations on a fire altar, with left hand on hilt of sword; attendant at right holding parasol (chhatra) over the king with left leg bent up, circular Brahmi legend around. Reverse: Lakshmi without halo looking to left, holding long-stemmed lotus flower in her left hand, and diadem in right, with tamgha to left and Brahmi legend to right, vikkramādityaḥ. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class I, variety C, 2. Raven, CG2/group 7.
A coin struck on a characteristic small flan for this type (16-18 mm).
Fine,
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 2.2.11
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