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Lot No.21
AUC50
Ancient India
Auction Date: 04-01-2026
Gold
Gupta Empire, gold dinar of Samudra Gupta, (c.350-375 AD), 'Standard/Javelin' type, S. Kumar Class II, var. A, 19.32mm; 7.58g. Obv: Nimbate and armoured king, wearing tunic, standing and holding a standard, offering sacrifice at an altar, with a Garuda standard in the backdrop; Brahmi legend Samudra below the king's flexed arm; Brahmi legend Samarashatavitatavijayo jitaripurajito divam jayati visible in parts starting from 1 o'clock along the margin. Rev: Nimbate Goddess Lakshmi, enthroned facing, holding a noose in her outstretched arm and a cornucopia in her other hand, with her feet placed on a dotted footrest; Brahmi legend Parakramah in the right field, a Tamgha in the left field.
Sharp strike with vivid details, Extremely fine, Very rare.
Samudragupta introduced several distinctive gold coin types during his long reign and litany of conquests, the most standard of which is the javelin type. The obverse legend reads as, “The invincible (king) who had won the victories on a hundred battlefields and conquered the enemies, wins the heavens”, while the reverse bears the legend Parākramaḥ, meaning “courage” or “valour” signifying his exceptional bravery and skill in combat.
Provenance: P.R. Krishna Collection
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,50,000-2,00,000
Sold For :
Rs. 1,50,000
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