Lot 3

Ancient, Guptas, Skandagupta (455-467 AD), Archer type, Gold Dinar, 8.98 gms, 18.27 mm, Obverse: King standing with his right arm outstretched holding an arrow, his left arm is holding a bow, Garuda standard behind right arm, Brahmi legend ‘Skanda’ below left arm, Brahmi legend around partially seen, Reverse: Goddess Lakshmi seated facing on a lotus, holding a diadem in her right arm and a lotus stalk in her left arm, Shankanidhi symbol with pearls flowing out at 10 O clock position, Brahmi legend ‘Shri Kramadityah‘ in right field, S. Kumar, # TOTGE, pg. 347, Archer Type, Class II, Variety C, very fine, very rare.