Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta II, c. 473-476, AV dinar, 9.27 g. (21 mm). Obverse: Archer type, king with halo and layered curls wearing tunic with long tails over pleated loin cloth and long, thin sash tied at waist with knot, holding bow in left hand, arrow in right, Garuda standard at left, name in Brahmi under arm ku with crescent above, only traces visible of circular legend. Reverse: Lakshmi with halo seated with folded legs facing on lotus, holding diadem and lotus left, tamgha to left, Brahmi legend to right read by Kumar as kramajita, by Raven as kramādityaḥ, dotted border around. Kumar, TOTGE, p. 467. Raven, KG2/group 1.
EF, a rare and very attractive coin from the reign of Kumaragupta II with well-defined details on both sides and an impressive high relief. A particularly elegant portrayal of the king with good details of his attire.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 4.99.79
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