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Lot No.84
AUC48
Ancient India
Auction Date: 12-04-2025
Gold
Post-Gupta coinage in Bengal, Samatata region - gold dinar of Virachandra, king of Arakan (c.575-580 AD), ECB SAM9.1, 5.66g. Obv: stylised representation of a nimbate 'archer' type king, holding bow in one hand and arrow in the other,
with a crudely executed 'Shankha' standard in the backdrop; Brahmi letter Shri to the left of the king's head and legend Vira/Chandra in two lines below the hand holding the bow. Rev: Stylised female figure standing holding a ball-like object in her hand, and curvilinear drapes behind her back; legend in the right field.
Extremely fine, Very scarce.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 35,000-45,000
Sold For :
Rs. 35,000
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