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Lot No.148
AUC26
Ancient India
Auction Date: 21-01-2017
Gold
Samatata region, Anonymous Gold Dinar copying Gupta coin designs, 'Ashwamedha' type (c. 550-650 AD), ECB SAM5.1, 5.64g. Obv: Stylised representation of a nimbate 'archer' type king, holding bow in one hand and arrow in the other, with a crudely executed 'Shankha' standard in the backdrop and Brahmi letter Shri to the left of the head; a small figure of a horse below the hand with bow. Rev: Stylised female figure standing holding a ball-like object in her hand, and curvilinear drapes behind her back; unread legend in the right field.
Extremely Fine, Very Rare.
Bose and Nasir comment that “these coins were either produced as part of the ceremony associated with the Horse Sacrifice (Ashwamedha) or at least the horse is symbolic of royal military prowess”. If the former explanation is held valid, it is evident that these coins have a
particularly distinguished significance.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,00,000-1,20,000
Sold For :
Rs. 1,00,000
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