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Lot No.95
AUC19
Ancient India
Auction Date: 21-12-2014
Silver
Gupta Empire, Silver Drachm of Kumara Gupta (415-450AD), of 'fan-tailed peacock' or Madhyadesha type, Altekar Class VI, var. B, 1.82g. Obv: Profile bust of king to right, traces of date in its front. Rev: Fan-tailed peacock in centre, three dots in left field; Brahmi legend in chaste Sanskrit around Vijitavaniravanipati Kumara Gupto Divam Jayati विजितवनिरवनिपति कुमारगुप्तो दिवं जयति (“Having conquered the Earth and the lords of the Earth, Kumara Gupta wins the Heavens”).
Graded as XF by 45 NGS of India. Rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 4,000-5,000
Sold For :
Rs. 42,000
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