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Lot No.39
AUC22
Ancient India
Auction Date: 08-08-2015
Gold
Gupta Empire, Samudra Gupta (350-375 AD), Gold Dinar, 'King and Queen' type, Altekar p. 35, Pl. I, 12, 7.55g. Obv: Nimbate king, wearing a tunic and holding standard, standing facing a nimbate queen, offering her an object, a crescent between the two nimbuses; Brahmi legend Kumaradevi Shri to left and the words Chandra and (Gupta)on either side of the standard which the king holds. Rev: Nimbate goddess, seated frontally on a lion reclining with head to left. She holds a cornucopia in one hand and a noose in the other; Brahmi legend Lichchhawayah to right and Tamgha in the left field.
Very Fine+, Very Rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 3,00,000-4,00,000
Sold For :
Rs. 3,60,000
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