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Coin with Figure of an Archer (reverse)
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The rulers of the Gupta dynasty unified northern India under native rule for the first time since the Maurya empire (323-185 bc). The Guptas named themselves after Chandragupta, the founder of the Maurya dynasty. This coin of Chandragupta II, who ruled from around ad 380 to 415, depicts a divine archer holding a bow and arrow. On the reverse is the Indian goddess of good fortune, Shri, seated on a lotus.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, late 4th-early 5th century |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 400 CE |
| Culture / Origin | India, Chandragupta II, Gupta Period, late 4th-early 5th century |
| Medium | gold |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Coins |
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