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Lot No.175
AUC38
Ancient India
Auction Date: 24-04-2021
Silver
Gupta Empire, two historically significant silver drachms. (A) silver drachm of Chandra Gupta II (375, 415 AD), 'Western India' type, dated GE90, S Kumar Class I, 2.12 g. Obv: Profile bust of king to right, date Va 90 behind the head. Rev: Garuda emblem in centre, Brahmi legend from 3 o'clock Parama Bhagavata Maharajadhiraja Shri Chandra Gupta Vikramaditya around. (B) silver drachm of Kumara Gupta I (415-450 AD), 'Western India' type, S Kumar Class I, dated GE90, 2.13g. Obv: Profile bust of king to right, date Va 90 behind the head. Rev: Garuda emblem in centre, dotted sun to right; Brahmi legend Parama Bhagavata Maharajadhiraja Shri Kumara Gupta Mahendraditya around. (2 coins)
Extremely fine, Extremely rare.
These two coins are exceptional pieces of historical evidence that conclusively dates Chandra Gupta II's reign. Both have very clear date '90' behind the head on the obverse, but the reverse legend attributes them to different rulers. This pair shows that it was in Gupta Era year 90 (AD415) that Chandra Gupta II's reign came to an end and Kumara Gupta I ascended the throne. Such clarity has not been offered from any other component of evidence on Gupta History.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 15,000-20,000
Sold For :
Rs. 22,000
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