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Lot No.183
AUC43
Ancient India
Auction Date: 23-12-2022
Gold
Pre-Islamic Bengal-Samatata region, gold dinar of Rajabhata of Khadga dynasty (c.675-700 AD), ECB SAM16.2, 5.80g. Obv: Very stylized 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: Stylized representation of goddess, facing right making a gesture of reassurance, with curved lines (drapery?) behind her back; traces of crude inscription to right.
Ex-mount, Fine, Very scarce.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 40,000-50,000
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