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Lot No.82
eAUC36
Ancient India
Auction Date: 26-09-2020
Silver
Gupta Empire, Kumara Gupta (415-450 AD), silver drachm of 'fan-tailed peacock' or 'Madhyadesha' type, Altekar Class VI, var. B, 2.15g. Obv: Profile bust of king to right, traces of a date in its front. Rev: Fan-tailed peacock in centre; brahmi legend in chaste Sanskrit Vijitavaniravanipati Kumara Gupto Divam Jayati विजितवनिरवनिपतिकुमारगुप्तो दिवंजयति (Having conquered the Earth and the lords of the Earth, Kumara Gupta wins the Heavens) around; full inscription readable on coin.
Very fine+, Rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 5,000-7,000
Sold For :
Rs. 6,000
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