Ancient ; Gupta Empire ; Chandra Gupta II (383-415 AD) ; Rare Gold /Dinar of ‘Archer’ type

Description

Ancient ; Gupta Empire ; Chandra Gupta II (383-415 AD) ;
Rare Gold /Dinar of ‘Archer’ type ; Weight : 7. 72 Grams ;
Obv : The King Chandra Gupta with a halo around the head is seen dressed in kushana stlye of clothing, He holds a bow in the left hand & arrow in the right hand. The King name “Chandra” is written within the bow Area ( unusual & unreported ) in brahmi script.
Rev : Lakshmi enthroned facing, holding cornucopia and diadem
Note : On this variety, the king’s name has migrated from its normal position to the left of the bow to a position between the bow and the bowstring.