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Lot No.100
AUC28
Ancient India
Auction Date: 12-08-2017
Silver
Gupta Empire, Kumara Gupta (415-450 AD) - silver drachm of 'fan-tailed peacock' or 'Madhyadesha' type, Altekar Class VI, var. B, 2.18g. Obv: Profile bust of king to right. Rev: Fan-tailed peacock in centre; Brahmi legend in chaste Sanskrit Vijitavaniravanipati Kumara Gupto Divam Jayati विजितवनिरवनिपति कुमार गुप्तो दिवंजयति (“Having conquered the
Earth and the lords of the Earth, Kumara Gupta wins the Heavens”) around; full inscription readable on coin, with tops of some letters cut off.
Very fine, Rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 8,000-10,000
Sold For :
Rs. 13,500
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