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Lot No.86
AUC20
Ancient India
Auction Date: 12-04-2015
Gold
Gupta Empire, Samudra Gupta (350-375 AD), Gold Dinar of 'King and Queen' type, 7.61g. Obv: King and Queen, both nimbate, standing facing each other with crescent in between; the king wears tunic and trousers and hold a crescent-topped standard, while making a gesture of adoration to the queen. The queen stands in a Tribhanga pose wearing ear, neck and
arm ornaments and an Indian costume of loose upper and lower garments. Brahmi legend Chandra Gupta on either side of the standard and Sri Kumaradevi in exergue behind the queen. Rev: Nimbate goddess seated on couchant lion, facing left, holding cornucopia and diadem or noose. A long staff is placed to her right, Brahmi legend Lichchhawayah in the right field and Tamgha to the left of her head.
Very Fine+, Very Rare.
Altekar attributes the 'King and Queen' type to Chandra Gupta I and does not categorise it further in Class or Variety details as he does other Gupta coin type. The main classificatory features of this coin include the presence of the crescent between the king and queen, and the addition of the honorific Sri to the queen's name. Stylistically, this coin is of 'Mint II' which shows a more supple and refined treatment of the figures.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 2,50,000-3,00,000
Sold For :
Rs. 3,40,000
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