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Lot No.114
AUC26
Ancient India
Auction Date: 21-01-2017
Silver
Gupta Empire, Kumara Gupta (415-450 AD), Silver Drachm of 'fan-tailed peacock' or 'Madhyadesha' type, Altekar Class VI, var. B, 2.15g. Obv: Profile bust of king to right, traces of a date in its front. Rev: Fan-tailed peacock in centre; Brahmi legend in chaste Sanskrit Vijitavaniravanipati Kumara Gupto Divam Jayati विजितवनिरवनिपतिकुमारगुप्तोदिवंजयति (Having conquered the Earth and the lords of the Earth, Kumara Gupta wins the Heavens) around; full inscription readable on coin.
Very Fine+, Very Rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 10,000-12,000
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