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Lot No.96
AUC20
Ancient India
Auction Date: 12-04-2015
Gold
Gupta Empire, Chandra Gupta II (375-415 AD), Gold Dinar of 'Archer' type, Altekar Class I, Var. A, 7.74g. Obv: Nimbate king standing, wearing a tunic and leggings, holding a strung bow in one hand and an arrow, pointing down, in the other; a 'Garuda' standard to his left, Brahmi legend Chandra below the arm holding the bow and Deva Sri… guptah along
the margin. Rev: Nimbate goddess seated on a four-legged throne, holding cornucopia in one hand and a noose in the other; Tamgha in the left field and Brahmi legend Sri Vikramah to right.
Very Fine, Very Rare.
Altekar makes no distinction between goddess holding a lotus and holding a cornucopia for this type, but it is obviously an important classification parameter.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,25,000-1,50,000
Sold For :
Rs. 1,25,000
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