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Lot No.34
AUC15
Ancient India
Auction Date: 02-02-2014
Gold
Gupta Empire, Kumara Gupta I (415-450 AD), Gold Dinar of 'Archer' type, Altekar Class II-var. A, 8.23g. Obv: Nimbate king, standing facing to left wearing tunic, holding a strung bow in one hand (with its curve close to the king's body) and an arrow in the other, Garuda banner behind; Brahmi legend Kumara outside the bowstring. Rev: Nimbate Goddess Lakshmi seated on lotus, holding a lotus bloom in one hand. Her other hand is shown in a gesture of boon-giving with round objects (coins) falling off in a stream; Brahmi legend Shri Mahendra in the right field and Tamgha in the left.
Very Fine+, Very Rare.
Altekar does not list the important variation 'goddess showering coins' as seen on this coin.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 60,000-70,000
Sold For :
Rs. 3,00,000
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