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Gold Dinar Coin of Chandragupta II of Gupta Dynasty of Archer type.

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:100,000.00 INR Estimated At:100,000.00 - 120,000.00 INR
Gold Dinar Coin of Chandragupta II of Gupta Dynasty of Archer type.
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Gupta Dynasty, Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya)(375-415 CE),Gold Dinar, Archer-Goddess on throne type, Brahmi legend Chandra within the bow, Obv:theking standing, nimbate, facing left, wears a tight fitting diadem, king in dhoti and wearing a waist cloth (sash) hanging down from a knot,holding a longbow in his left handand an arrow in his right,a ribbonned Garuda standard on the left field, Brahmi legendChandra within the bowbelow the kings arm, Brahmi legendDeva Sri Maharajadhi(raja Sri Chandraguptah)around the field,Rev:the goddess Lakshmi, nimbate, seated on high backed throne,whose four legs are clearly visible, with her feet resting on a circular mat below, holding a diadem inher right hand and cornucopiain left hand, tamgha on the top-left field, Brahmi legendSri Vikramahon the right field,7.78g, 20.09mm,(Altekar. Bayana Hoard # Pl. IX-1/TGE, S. Kumar # Class. I),attractive sharp features,some area of flatness,choice very fine,VeryRare.

Note: Placement of Kings name within the Bow is a rare occurrence on the Archer type coin of Chandragupta II. It is missing from various collections.
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