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Lot No.195
AUC38
Ancient India
Auction Date: 24-04-2021
Silver
Gupta Empire, silver drachm of Skanda Gupta (450-475 AD), 'fan-tailed peacock' or 'Madhyadesha' type, Altekar Class IV, var. A, S. Kumar Var. A, 2.37g. Obv: Profile bust of king to right, wearing headgear with crescent. Rev: Fan-tailed peacock in centre; Brahmi legend in chaste Sanskrit around Vijitavaniravanipati Jayati Divam Skandaguptoyam विजितवनिरवनिपति जयति दिवं स्कन्दगुप्तोऽयं (having conquered the Earth and the lords of the Earth, Skanda Gupta wins over this Heaven).
Very fine+, Rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 4,000-5,000
Sold For :
Rs. 9,100
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