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Lot No.85
eAUC05
Ancient India
Auction Date: 07-12-2024
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, 2.38g. 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 ि◌िवजतिवनरिवनिपत जियत ि◌दवं (having conquered the Earth and the lords of the Earth, Skanda Gupta wins over this Heaven).
Extremely fine, Rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 5,000-7,000
Sold For :
Rs. 8,500
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