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Lot No.93
AUC47
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 10-08-2024
Copper
Hindu kings of Kashmir - copper dinnara of Bhima Gupta (974-979AD), not listed in MNC, 5.83g. Obv: stylized goddess seated facing, wearing large earrings; Sharada legend Bhi /ma Gu to left and right. Rev: stylized standing king sacrificing at altar; Sharada legend pta (Deva) at right.
Very fine, Rare.
Bhima Gupta was the youngest grandson of Queen Didda and was placed on the throne during her regency as the fourth successor to a line of unfortunate kings who fell pray one after the other to her machinations. Following his murder, Didda gave up being regent and assumed the throne for herself.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 3,000-4,000
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