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Lot No.170
AUC43
Ancient India
Auction Date: 23-12-2022
Silver
Gupta Empire - silver drachm of Skanda Gupta (c.450-475 AD), 'fan-tailed peacock' or 'Madhyadesha' type, Altekar Class IV, var. A, S. Kumar Var. A, 2.44g. Obv: Profile bust of king to right, traces of Brahmi legend Gupta in front. Rev: Fan -tailed peacock in centre; Brahmi legend in Sanskrit from 12 o'clock Vijitavaniravanipati Jayati Divam Skandaguptoyam विजितवनिरवनिपति जयति दिवं स्कन्दगुप्तोऽयं (having conquered the Earth and the lords of the Earth, Skanda Gupta wins over this Heaven).
Good Very fine, Rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 6,000-8,000
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