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Lot No.31
AUC50
Ancient India
Auction Date: 04-01-2026
Gold
Gupta Empire - gold dinar of Chandragupta II (c.375-415 AD), 'Archer-Goddess on Lotus' type, King facing right variety, Altekar class II var. D; S. Kumar Class III, variety M (RRRR), struck from same dies as S. Kumar Coin no. 339, 7.77g. Obv: Bare-chested king with curly hair, standing frontal in Tribhanga pose with diademed head turned to right, wearing short loin cloth and sash tied at left side, holding a strung bow in left hand and an arrow in the right, Garuda standard in backdrop; Brahmi legend Chandra between the bow-string and king's body and traces of Deva Shri Maharajadhiraja (Shri Chandra) Guptah along the margin. Rev: Goddess Lakshmi with halo, seated cross-legged on lotus, with left leg slightly raised at knee, supporting left hand, holding a long-stemmed lotus while the right hand holds a diadem; Brahmi legend Shri Vikramah to right and tamgha in left field.
A well-centered specimen. Very fine, Extremely rare.
An extremely rare variety of the 'Archer' type showing the king in a tribhanga posture, with bends at the hips, shoulders and neck, displaying a lean and energetic physique. This is matched by the slender beauty of the Lakshmi figure on the reverse, with her delicately poised posture. The depiction adds a sense of classic composition to the portrayal. A true gem of Gupta numismatic imagination.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 3,00,000-3,50,000
Sold For :
Rs. 3,30,000
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