Dinar - Skandagupta Archer Type

€1.00
IssuerGupta Empire (India (ancient))
Year448-467
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueGold Stater (20)
CurrencyDrachm (240-550)
CompositionGold
Weight8.50 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Gupta#428
Obverse descriptionKing in regal dress with bow and arrow, Garuda banner in front and sword on wide with Brahmi script surrounding, crescent above.
Obverse scriptBrahmi
Obverse letteringSkan
Reverse descriptionGoddess Lakshmi (Goddess of prosperity in material and spiritual matters) seated on lotus in Lalitāsana pose with lotus in hand, surrounded by lettering.
Reverse scriptBrahmi
Reverse lettering
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (448-467)  - -
Catalog ID7105403620
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