New coin and video. Gupta Dynasty: Chandagupta Vikramaditya (Chandragupta II) (c. 380-414 AD), AV Dinara, Archer type, Shivlee A4, India’s Ancient Past (RS Sharma, Oxford University Press) cover coin (7.65 g, 18.89 mm) Obverse: King wearing Kushana style clothing and a tight-fitting cap standing left, holding an Indian long bow in his left hand and an arrow in his right. Garuda standard at left. Brahmi legend “Chandra “ under arm. “(Deva Sri Maharajadhiraja Sri) Chandraguptah” around. Reverse: Goddess Lakshmi seated facing on a stylized lotus in padmasana pose, left hand resting on knee, holding “pasha” (noose) in the left hand and long-stalked lotus in the right hand. Tamgha to the left of goddess’s head. Brahmi legend “Sri Vikramah” at right.
