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Lot No.97
AUC28
Ancient India
Auction Date: 12-08-2017
Gold
Gupta Empire, gold Dinar of Chandra Gupta II (375-415 AD), 'Archer' type. S. Kumar A.6.1, 7.71g. Obv: nimbate king standing wearing tunic, holding strung bow in one hand and arrow in the other; Garuda standard in the backdrop and traces of Brahmi legend around. Rev: nimbate Lakshmi seated cross-legged on lotus, holding lotus in left hand flexed upwards and a
diadem in the right; Brahmi legend Shri Vikramah to right and Tamgha in left field.
Very fine, Rare.
The Brahmi legend on reverse appears to have the letter Ka in the second syllable in Dvitta or 'doubled' form, inscribed as 'Vikkramah'.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 50,000-60,000
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