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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: the king 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 hand and an arrow in his right, a ribbonned Garuda standard on the left field, Brahmi legend "Chandra" within the bow below the king's arm, Brahmi legend "Deva 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 in her right hand and cornucopia in left hand, tamgha on the top-left field, Brahmi legend "Sri Vikramah" on 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, Very Rare.
Note: Placement of King's name within the Bow is a rare occurrence on the Archer type coin of Chandragupta II. It is missing from various collections.