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Lot No.45
AUC50
Ancient India
Auction Date: 04-01-2026
Gold
Gupta Empire - gold heavy dinar of Skanda Gupta (c.455-470 AD), 'Archer' type, S. Kumar Class II, var. A, 20.73mm; 9.09g. Obv: Nimbate king standing facing left, wearing a tunic, holding a strung bow in one hand and an arrow in the other; with a 'Garuda' standard to his left, Brahmi legend Skanda below the king's elbow with a small crescent above; traces of Brahmi legend Parahitakārirājā (jayati divam sri-Krama)ditya [The king Kramaditya, the benefactor of others, wins the heavens] around. Rev: nimbate goddess Lakshmi seated cross-legged on a lotus in padmasana, holding lotus in her left hand and a diadem in her right hand; with Brahmi legend Kkramādityah to right and a tamgha in the left field, dotted border around.
A highly attractive coin featuring bold, crisp detail, struck in high relief with impressive lustrous surfaces.
Extremely fine, Very rare.
Provenance: P.R. Krishna Collection
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,80,000-2,00,000
Sold For :
Rs. 3,00,000
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