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Lot No.121
AUC20
Ancient India
Auction Date: 12-04-2015
Gold
Gupta Empire, Budha Gupta? (470-500 AD), Gold Dinar of 'Archer' type, Altekar Class II, 9.26g. Obv: Nimbate king standing, wearing a tunic, holding a strung bow in one hand and an arrow in the other; a 'Garuda' standard to his left, no Brahmi legend below the arm holding the bow and traces of letters along the margin. Rev: Goddess Lakshmi seated crosslegged on a lotus, holding lotus in one hand and a noose in the other; Tamgha in the left field and Brahmi legend Sri Vikrama to right.
Very Fine+, Very Rare.
This rare type is conspicuous by the absence of a royal name under the king's arm. Although Altekar attributes it to Budha Gupta, the attribution is by no means certain.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 2,00,000-2,50,000
Sold For :
Rs. 2,00,000
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