obverse View
Hover to Magnify 30x
Obverse: King Chandragupta II as archer with Garuda banner and Brahmi 'Chandra' under arm
VERY RAREAU-55Unique Specimen In Vault
Imperial Gupta Empire King Chandragupta II 'Vikramaditya' Archer-Type Solid Gold Dinar (c. 380–414 CE)
SKU: ANC-GUP-CG2-ARCH• Ref: Altekar Plate VI #12, Mitchiner# 4814• Mint: Imperial Court Mint
₹95,000₹1,05,00010% OFF
Price includes GST & insured transit insuranceHistorical Background
The era of Chandragupta II is celebrated for the Navaratnas (Nine Gems) including court poet Kalidasa, astronomical breakthroughs by Aryabhata, and unmatched prosperity along the ancient Silk Road.
Curator's Provenance Note:
“Gupta gold dinars represent the highest aesthetic synthesis of native Indian artistic sensibility, Brahmi epigraphy, and classical Greek influence. This piece has exceptional high relief with every finger on the bow visible.”
1
100% Genuine
Insured Transit
Museum Grade
7-Day Return
Physical & Historical Archival Data
Complete Numismatic Dossier
Museum Numismatic Specifications
Verified StandardsHistorical PeriodGupta Classical Era (Golden Age)
Dynasty / EmpireImperial Gupta Dynasty
Monarch / RulerChandragupta II Vikramaditya
Issuing Country / StateGupta Empire
Region / SubahPataliputra / Ujjain
DenominationDinar (Suvarna)
Gregorian Yearc. 380–414 CE
Mint of MintageImperial Court Mint
Composition / MetalGold
Fineness / Purity0.850 Gold alloy
Official Weight7.92 g
Diameter19.5 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Edge CharacteristicPlain
Catalog Reference (KM# / Pridmore)Altekar Plate VI #12, Mitchiner# 4814
Authentication AuthorityIn-House Gallery Certified
Obverse Epigraphy & Iconography
King standing left holding bow with left hand, arrow in right; Garuda standard behind left arm; 'Chandra' in Brahmi script under arm.
Reverse Epigraphy & Iconography
Goddess Lakshmi nimbate seated facing on blooming lotus; Brahmi legend 'Sri Vikramah' to right.
Related Historical Pieces
Explore Ancient & Medieval CoinsSimilar Collectibles
SCARCE
ReversePunch-Marked KarshapanasVF-35
Imperial Magadha / Mauryan Empire Archaic Silver Punch-Marked Karshapana (Series IVb, c. 350–250 BCE)c. 350–250 BCESilverImperial Capital Pataliputra
₹1,850₹2,40023% OFF
RARE
ReverseIndo-Greek & Kushan KingdomsAU-50
Indo-Greek Kingdom King Menander I 'Soter' Silver Drachm — Athena Alkidemos (c. 165–130 BCE)c. 165–130 BCESilverTaxila / Pushkalavati
₹9,200₹11,00016% OFF
VERY RAREOnly 1 Specimen
ReverseChola, Pandya & VijayanagaraAU-50
Imperial Chola Dynasty Emperor Rajaraja I 'The Great' Solid Gold Kahavanu (c. 985–1014 CE)c. 985–1014 CEGoldThanjavur Imperial Mint
₹48,000₹55,00013% OFF