Gold Coins of Gupta Empire - Chandragupta II

Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II (375-415 AD), Gold Heavy Weight Dinar of 'Archer' type, Sub-Variety New, 8.25g. Obv: The king is shown in tribhangha position with the bow and arrow and is shown wearing a cholaka (an ancient warrior's uniform modified from a Kushan version) and short tucked dhoti. A sash whip is tied to his waist which rarely features. Chandra under left arm, legend Devasrimaharajadhirajasri Chandraguptah. Rev: Goddess Lakshmi seated on lotus, holding a lotus in one hand and a diadem in the other, Brahmi legend Shri Vikramah. Coins of this variety are shown at in Variety N.

Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II (375-415 AD), Gold Dinar of 'Archer' type, Altekar Class I, var. A, 7.76g. Obv: Nimbate king, standing holding an arrow in one hand and a strung bow in the other; Garuda standard in the background and Brahmi legend Chandra below the arm holding bow. Rev: Goddess Lakshmi seated on lotus, holding a lotus in one hand and a noose in the other, Brahmi legend Shri Vikramah to right and a Tamgha to left.

Chandragupta II, Lion Slayer Type Gold Dinar, 7.7g, Class I, Var C: obv. Muscular bare bodied King facing right, wearing short tucked dhoti holding bow in left hand and right hand is shown as having released the bowstring. Lion is falling backwards on right. rev. Nimbate Goddess with beautiful beaded hair, seated on Lion with right leg folded. (Durga?) but is holding a lotus

Chandragupta II, Lion Slayer Type Gold Dinar, 7.7g, obv. Armored King facing left, wearing short tucked dhoti, holding bow in right hand and left hand is shown as having released the bowstring. Lion is falling backwards on left. rev. Nimbate Goddess with skull cap, seated on Lion sideways facing left, in a riding posture but is holding a lotus in left hand (Lakshmi?). Conch shell at 11 o' clock