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Lot No.63
AUC47
Ancient India
Auction Date: 10-08-2024
Gold
Gupta Empire, gold dinar of Chandra Gupta II (c.375-415AD), 'Lion slayer' type, BMC 117-118, pl.IX, 7-9; Bayana Hoard pl.XVII, 6-9, 7.74g. Obv: king, standing bare-bodied, wearing a waistcloth, drawing bow at lion which rears up in front of him; traces of legend to left. Rev: goddess Lakshmi, seated facing on lion crouching to left, holding long-stemmed flower and holding right hand in a gesture of benevolence (varadamudra); Brahmi legend Sinhavikramah to right and tamgha in the left field.
Extremely fine, Very rare.
This variety of 'lion slayer' type dinars is known with two reverses - one with goddess holding a noose and another with goddess making a gesture (this one). The type is much rarer than the other.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 3,50,000-4,00,000
Sold For :
Rs. 4,10,000
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