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Lot No.182
AUC39
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 15-08-2021
Copper
Early medieval Gujarat, post-Gupta period, unattributable copper coin following Western Kshatrapa/Gupta typology, (600-700 AD), unpublished in major sources, 4.18g. Obv: Facing bust of king, wearing elaborate crown. Rev: Indistinct symbol (Sankha?) in the centre, surrounded by illegible Brahmi legend.
Very fine, Rare.
The most likely attribution for this coin is one of the many medieval 'Rajput' dynasties, like local Rashtrakutas, Chalukyas or Chapotkatas of Gujarat who were feudatory to the imperial Gurjara-Pratiharas. The execution of a facing portrait is exceptional and unique in medieval numismatic art.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 3,000-4,000
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