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Lot No.98
AUC28
Ancient India
Auction Date: 12-08-2017
Gold
Gupta Empire, gold Dinar of Chandra Gupta II (375-415 AD), 'Archer' type, S. Kumar variety 'O', 7.78g. Obv: nimbate king, facing with head turned to left, holding a strung bow in his left hand at its central grip with the bowstring facing outwards; Brahmi legend Chandra to the right of the bowstring and Deva Shri Maharaja… in exergue. Rev: nimbate Lakshmi seated cross-legged on lotus, holding lotus in left hand placed on her knee and a diadem in the right; Brahmi legend Shri Vikramah to right and Tamgha in left field.
Very fine+, Very rare.
This variety represents one of the rarest variants of the 'Archer' type. The execution of the motifs is of a distinctly superior quality than other varieties.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 2,00,000-2,50,000
Sold For :
Rs. 2,00,000
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