GUPTA: Skandagupta, ca. 449-467, AV dinar (9.20g), Mitch-4865,


GUPTA: Skandagupta, ca. 449-467, AV dinar (9.20g), Mitch-4865, Altekar: plate XIV:9/11, Kumar: class II, variety A, standard archer type: no symbols and no letters between legs // Lakshmi seated cross-legged on lotus, legend kramaditya, EF, ex Skanda Collection, Lot 143. The gold dinar standard of Skandagupta was increased in weight from the standard of Kumaragupta I of about 8.10g, probably three times during his relatively short reign, first to about 8.45g, then to 8.70g, finally to about 9.15g.

Estimate: 1,000-1,200 USD


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