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Gupta Dynasty, Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya)&nbsp;(375-415 CE),&nbsp;Gold Dinar,&nbsp;&quot;Chhatra (Parasol)&quot;&nbsp;type, Broad Flan, Obv:&nbsp;&nbsp;the king standing facing left, nimbate, wearing a cap with pearl string,&nbsp;with his fist on the hilt of the sword he carries in his left hand and sacrificing over an altar&nbsp;on the left field, an attendant stands behind him and holding the Chhatra (royal parasol), Brahmi legend&nbsp;&ldquo;(Maharajadhiraja) Shri Chandragupta&rdquo;&nbsp;around the field,&nbsp;Rev:&nbsp;the&nbsp;goddess Lakshmi, nimbate, standing left on a wide lotus-shaped pedestal,&nbsp;holding a diadem in her right-hand, fingers are seen wide open and a long-stemmed lotus&nbsp;in her left-hand that is seen behind her,&nbsp;tamgha on the top left field, Brahmi legend&nbsp;&quot;Vikramadityah&quot;&nbsp;on the right field, dotted border around the field,&nbsp;7.75g, 20.09mm,&nbsp;(Altekar, Bayana Hoard # Pl. XV- 5-6/TOTGE, S. Kumar # Class-II, Var. C),&nbsp;about extremely fine,&nbsp;Extremely Rare.

Note: &nbsp;It is a notable Class II Variety C type as per S. Kumar&rsquo;s Gupta Catalogue. The Chhatra-type coins were innovations of Chandragupta II. This&nbsp;type was introduced probably with the idea of emphasizing his Imperial status as the sole sovereign ruler (eka-chhatratva) in the country. This is one of the finest coins that has been offered in recent years that showcases minuscule details boldly and in high relief.

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