Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II (375-415 AD), Gold Heavy Weight Dinar of 'Archer' type, Sub-Variety New, 8.25g. Obv: The king is shown in tribhangha position with the bow and arrow and is shown wearing a cholaka (an ancient warrior's uniform modified from a Kushan version) and short tucked dhoti. A sash whip is tied to his waist which rarely features. Chandra under left arm, legend Devasrimaharajadhirajasri Chandraguptah. Rev: Goddess Lakshmi seated on lotus, holding a lotus in one hand and a diadem in the other, Brahmi legend Shri Vikramah. Coins of this variety are shown at in Variety N.

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