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Lot No.20
AUC50
Ancient India
Auction Date: 04-01-2026
Gold
Post-Kushan Gangetic Valley, 'Mashra'/'Magra' (250-300 AD), gold dinar, Gobl 578, 18.20mm; 7.73g. Obv: Nimbate king, standing facing left, head with halo, wearing a tunic, holding a standard with Chakra on top and offering sacrifice at an altar, a trident with pennant tied in the background; pseudo-Bactrian inscription ÞOONONO KOOÞO around, with Brahmi letters 'Ga' under the king's raised arm, and 'Ma Shra' to the right of the standard. Rev: Goddess Ardokhsho seated on a high-backed throne, nimbate head facing, holding a cornucopia in her left hand and a diadem in her extended right hand, pseudo-Bactrian inscription ΔOΔO to right and tamgha in the upper left field.
Extremely fine, Well-defined features, Very rare.
Magra is known only from his coins. The depiction of a staff surmounted by a chakra, in place of the usual banner, indicates a possible connection with the Kacha type coinage of the Gupta ruler Samudragupta. It is therefore likely that Magra was a local rebel or chieftain who allied with the Guptas against the Kushans.
Provenance: P.R. Krishna Collection
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,50,000-2,00,000
Sold For :
Rs. 1,60,000
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