Chandra Gupt II, Gold Dinar 8g, Archer type Class 2 Variety A: This Class of Archer coins has the most variations. It seems Chandra Gupta II - the mint masters truly were at their peak during the reign of Chandragupta II and produced truly the most beautiful work of art in these designs. obv; The king is shown in Tribhanga position with the bow and arrow wearing a dhoti. Chandra under arm. Legend: Devasrimaharajadhiraja Sri Chandraguptah rev; Goddess Lakshmi is shown seated and holds a lotus flower in her left hand and a diadem in her right hand. “On extremely rare coins the Goddess is shown showering coins from her right hand” (but not on this Coin). Coins of this variety are shown at in Variety T. Allan Legend: Sri- Vikramah.

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