Ancient India, Gupta Empire: Chandragupta II Vikramaditya, Circa 380-414 AD, AV gold dinar (7.78 g). Archer type. Obv: King Chandragupta II standing with head to left, Holding arrow in right hand and holding bow in his left, Gadura (a bird in Hindu mythology) standing facing on standard in upper left, CHANDRA (in Brahmi) below his left elbow. / Rev: Lakshmi seated facing on large lotus in a Padmasana posture, holding beaded Pasa in her right hand and left hand resting on her knee & lotus flower in her hand. sri vikrama (in Brahmi) to right. Good VF.
Provenance: R.J. Plant Collection
*Chandragupta II Vikramaditya, also known by his title Vikramaditya, was the third ruler of the Gupta Empire in India. The Gupta Empire reached its zenith during the rule of Chandragupta II. This period generally was one of the many Golden Ages that India had. because of the considerable achievements that were made in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy, during the Gupta Empire.
