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Lot No.96
AUC19
Ancient India
Auction Date: 21-12-2014
Silver
Gupta Empire, Silver Drachm of Skanda Gupta (450-475AD), of 'fan-tailed peacock' or Madhyadesha type, Altekar Class IV, var. A, 1.85g. Obv: Profile bust of king to right. Rev: Fan-tailed peacock in centre; Brahmi legend in chaste Sanskrit around Vijitavaniravanipati Jayati Divam Skandaguptoyam Skandaguptoyam विजितवनिरवनिपति जयति दिवं स्कन्दगुप्तोऽयं (“Having conquered the Earth and the lords of the Earth, Skanda Gupta wins over this Heaven”).
Graded as F12 by NGS of India. Rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 4,000-5,000
Sold For :
Rs. 8,504
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