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Lot No.99
eAUC36
Ancient India
Auction Date: 26-09-2020
Gold
Samatata region, gold dinar of Rajabhata of Khadga dynasty (675-700 AD), ECB SAM16.2 (plate specimen, ex- Nicholas Rhodes collection), 5.67g. Obv: Stylised representation of 'archer' king holding bow and arrow in each hand, 'Shankha’ standard in the backdrop; brahmi letter Shri to the left of the head and legend Raja/Bhata in two lines below the bow. Rev: Representation of goddess facing right, making a gesture of reassurance with curved lines (drapery?) behind her back; traces of inscription to right.
Very fine+, Rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 60,000-80,000
Sold For :
Rs. 60,000
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