Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta I, c. 415-455, AV dinar, 7.38 g. (17 mm). Obverse: Archer type, king with halo, head turned to left, holding a longbow by the middle with string outward, Garuda standard at left, Brahmi legend to the right of bowstring, kumara. Reverse: Lakshmi with halo sitting on seven-petaled lotus seat with left hand raised, holding diadem and lotus flower, tamgha to left, Brahmi legend right, srimahendrah. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class II, variety B, 1. Raven, KG1/group 2.
VF, struck with attractive high relief despite wear to high points, slight traces of edge smoothing, notably at 4 o'clock.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 3.1.74
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