Lot 113

Ancient Gupta Dynasty Chandragupta II Chhatra type Copper Heavy Unit

Auction # 9 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 70000 - 80000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Shivlee # Variety A, p 282
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
20.45 mm
Weight
6.36 gms
Denomination
Heavy Unit
Calendar/Year
375-415 AD

Ancient, Gupta Dynasty, Chandragupta II (375-415 AD), Copper Heavy Unit, 6.36 gms, 20.45 mm, "Chhatra type", Obverse: Standing king with right arm stretched and an attendant at right, Reverse: Front facing Garuda with human hands, Brahmi legend below reading ‘(Maha)raja Shri Chandragu(ptah)’, A great addition for Gupta series collectors, Shivlee # Variety A, p 282, fine to very fine, extremely rare.