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Lot No.21
AUC15
Ancient India
Auction Date: 02-02-2014
Gold
Gupta Empire, Samudra Gupta (345-375 AD), Gold Dinar of 'King and Queen' type, Altekar p. 32-35 (attributed to Chandra Gupta I), 7.56g. Obv: Nimbate and armoured king, standing holding a standard and offering a present to the nimbate queen, a crescent between their heads; Brahmi legends Sri Kumaradevi behind the queen and Chandra below the king's flexed arm. Rev: Goddess seated on lion, holding a noose in her outstretched arm and a cornucopia close to her body; Brahmi legend Lichchhawayah in the right field and a Tamgha in the left.
Well centre struck, Very Fine+, Very Rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,80,000-2,00,000
Sold For :
Rs. 3,50,000
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