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Lot No.13
AUC10
Ancient India
Auction Date: 13-10-2012
Gold
Gupta Empire, Kumara Gupta I (c. 415-455 AD), Gold Heavy Dinar, 'Lion-slayer' type, Altekar Class II ('lion-trampler'), Var. A, 9.05g. Obv: King killing a lion, shown being trampled under his feet to right, with strung bow and arrow. The lion falls back from his leap towards the king. Brahmi legend Saksha(da)…(ma)hendroJayatyanisham seen partially reading clockwise from 1 o'clock. Rev: Goddess riding a lion, holding noose in right hand and a lotus in the left. Tamgha in left field, Brahmi legend Sri Mahendra Simha to the right.
Very Fine +, Very Rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,25,000-1,50,000
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