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Lot No.31
AUC15
Ancient India
Auction Date: 02-02-2014
Gold
Gupta Empire, Kumara Gupta I (415-450 AD), Gold Dinar of 'Tiger-slayer' type, Altekar var. A, 8.12g. Obv: Nimbate king, wearing a Dhoti, shooting arrow using a strung bow into the mouth of a tiger to left; Brahmi letter Ku below his arm, Brahmi legend Shri Ma (at 11 o'clock) and Wyaghrabalapara… from 3 to 5 o'clock. Rev: Nimbate river-goddess Ganga standing on a Makara, holding a long-stemmed lotus in her hand, feeding a peacock; Brahmi legend Kumaraguptodhiraja in the right field and Tamgha in the left.
Very Fine+, Extremely Rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 4,00,000-5,00,000
Sold For :
Rs. 8,00,000
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