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Gupta Dynasty, Skandagupta&nbsp;alias Kramaditya&nbsp;(455-467 AD),&nbsp;Gold Heavy Dinar, “Archer” type, Obv:&nbsp;the king standing, facing left, nimbate, holding a longbow in his left hand and an arrow in his right, a filleted Garuda standard on the left field, Brahmi legend&nbsp;“Skanda"&nbsp;below the king's arm with crescent above on it, Brahmi legend around with last letter ‘Tya’ &nbsp;between the Garuda and king's head,&nbsp;Rev:&nbsp;the goddess Lakshmi, nimbate, seated in the padmasana posture on a seven-petaled lotus, holding a diadem in her right hand and a lotus in her left hand, whose stem is coming from inside the hand resting on her thigh, a tamgha in the left field, the Brahmi legend&nbsp;"Kramaditya"&nbsp;in the right field, a dotted border around,&nbsp;9.3g, 20.69mm,&nbsp;(Altekar. Bayana Hoard # Pl. XXXII-2/TOTGE, S. Kumar # Class. II-Var. A), <span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Mangal;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-highlight:yellow;" lang="EN-US" dir="ltr">centrally struck, deep and boldly struck in high relief, sharp iconography and legend, Gem UNC,<span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-family:Mangal;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;" lang="EN-US" dir="ltr">&nbsp;Extremely Rare.<o:p></o:p>

Note:&nbsp;While S. Kumar lists this Skandagupta Archer coin as a single type, there are sub-varieties within the series. This specimen features a longer and thicker depiction of the King with a broader face, distinguishing it from the specimen offered in the previous lot.<o:p></o:p>This coin also stands as a testament to the artistry of ancient minting, showcasing a deep, high-relief strike with every intricate detail clearly visible. The specimen exhibits a remarkable luster and represents one of the finest-quality pieces handled by the auctioneer.<o:p></o:p>

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