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Lot No.57
AUC22
Ancient India
Auction Date: 08-08-2015
Gold
Gupta Empire,Chandra Gupta II (375-415 AD), Gold Dinar, 'Archer' type, Altekar Class II, var. A, 7.85g. Obv: Nimbate king wearing tunic and leggings, holding a strung bow in one hand and an arrow in the other, with Garuda standard in the background; Brahmi legend Chandra below king's arm holding bow and Deva Shri Maha… along the margin. Rev: Nimbate goddess Lakshmi seated cross-legged on a lotus with large petals, with a lotus in one hand and a noose in the other; Brahmi legend Shri Vikramah to the right and Tamgha to left.
Very Fine, Very Rare.
The coin appears to be struck from a re-engraved reverse die.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,00,000-1,25,000
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