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Lot No.107
AUC20
Ancient India
Auction Date: 12-04-2015
Gold
Gupta Empire, Kumara Gupta (415-450 AD), Gold Dinar of 'Archer' type, Altekar Class II, Var. A, 7.80g. Obv: Nimbate king standing, wearing a tunic and dhoti, holding a strung bow in one hand and an arrow in the other; a 'Garuda' standard to his left, Brahmi legend Kumara beyond the bow-string and traces of Brahmi letters along the margin. Rev: Goddess
Lakshmi seated cross-legged on a lotus, holding lotus in one hand and a necklace / rosary in the other; Tamgha in the left field and Brahmi legend Sri Mahendra to right.
Very Fine, Very Rare.
Altekar does not mention a variety where the goddess holds a rosary in one of her hands, but this feature is pretty clear on this coin.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,25,000-1,50,000
Sold For :
Rs. 1,25,000
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