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Lot No.42
AUC50
Ancient India
Auction Date: 04-01-2026
Copper
Gupta Empire - copper coin of Kumara Gupta I (c.415-450 AD), 'Chhatra'-type, S. Kumar p.335, 19.07mm; 5.03g. Obv: king standing facing left, in a gesture of royal appreciation. Rev: Garuda (off the flan), Brahmi legend in two lines Maharaja Shri Ku(mara)/Gupta below.
Extremely fine, Extremely rare.
Copper coins of Gupta emperors are very rare and those of Kumara Gupta particularly so. The choice of the type reveals an unusual relationship with a coin of a different metal (gold). While 'Chhatra'-type gold coins of Chandra Gupta II are fairly numerous, those of Kumara Gupta are exceedingly rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,00,000-1,50,000
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