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Lot No.39
AUC33
Ancient India
Auction Date: 19-04-2019
Gold
Gupta Empire, gold dinar of Chandra Gupta II (375-415 AD), 'Archer' type, Altekar Class II, Var. B, 8.46g. Obv: Nimbate king standing, wearing a dhoti, holding a strung bow in one hand and an arrow, pointing down, in the other; a 'Garuda’standard to his left, a crescent next to it and Brahmi legend Chandra below the arm holding the bow. Rev: Goddess Lakshmi seated cross-legged on a lotus, holding lotus in one hand and a noose in the other; Tamgha in the left field and Brahmi legend Sri Vikramah to right.
Very fine, Very rare.
Scholars like P L Gupta have attributed these heavier gold dinars to a later king named Chandra Gupta III.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 70,000-80,000
Sold For :
Rs. 70,000
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