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Lot No.83
AUC51
Ancient India
Auction Date: 16-04-2026
Gold
Gupta Empire - gold dinar of Chandragupta II (c.375-415 AD), 'Archer-Goddess on Lotus' type, S. Kumar Class III, var. A.7 (King is bare-chested), 8.10g. Obv: Nimbate king standing facing left, bare-chested with necklace and armlets, muscular with braided hair, with a halo, wearing short dhoti tied up to his knees, holding strung bow in left hand and arrow in right, Garuda standard in backdrop; Brahmi legend Chandra below left arm. Rev: Goddess Lakshmi, wearing earrings, seated cross-legged on lotus in padmasana posture, holding long-stemmed lotus flower in left hand resting on knee and diadem in right hand; Brahmi legend Shri Vikkramah to right and tamgha in the left field, dotted border around.
A very attractive coin struck with high relief and well-defined details especially on the king's figure, Extremely fine, Very rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,30,000-1,50,000
Sold For :
Rs. 2,20,000
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