Guptas, Chandra Gupta II, Gold Dinar, 8.17g, “Archer” type, Obv: Nimbate king wearing Kushana style clothing, holding a strung bow in one hand and an arrow in the other, Garuda banner in the background and, Brahmi “Chandra” below the hand holding the bow, Rev: Goddess Lakshmi seated cross-legged on Lotus with halo, her left hand rests on her knee, Brahmi legend “Shri Vikramah” in the right field and Tamgha in the left (S Kumar# Class III, Variety A.5.2). Deep bold strike. Extremely fine, very rare.
Ex Classical Auction No 29 Lot# 84.