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Lot No.45
AUC13
Ancient India
Auction Date: 17-08-2013
Gold
Chandra Gupta II (c. 375-415 AD), Gold Dinar, 'Chhatra' type, (Altekar - Class II, var. C), 7.74g. Obv: King standing facing left, offering sacrifice at an altar, resting his other hand on the hilt of a sword. Dwarf attendant behind, holding aloft a royal umbrella (Chhatra) over the king's head. Metrical legend Kshitima… (Vi)kramaditya around. Rev: Nimbate goddess walking to left holding a lotus in her right hand and a cloth noose in her outstretched left hand. She stands on a circular mat. Brahmi legend Vikramadityah to right and a tamgha in the left field.
Very Fine+, Very Rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,40,000-1,50,000
Sold For :
Rs. 3,50,000
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