Lot 134

Ancient, Guptas, Skandagupta, Set of 2 coins, Silver Drachma

Auction # 7 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 800 - 1000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
S. Kumar # TOTGE, pp. 354 & pp. 355
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine+
Diameter
12.59 mm, 11.08 mm
Weight
1.89 gms, 1.52 gms
Denomination
Drachma
Calendar/Year
c. 455-480 AD

Ancient, Guptas, Skandagupta (c. 455-480 AD), Set of 2 coins, Silver Drachma, First coin, 1.89 gms, 12.59 mm, Obv: Bust of king facing to right, Rev: Garuda in centre around Brahmi legend ‘Paramabhagavata[maharajadhirajasri]skandaguptakramaditya’, Second coin, 1.52 gms, 11.08 mm, Obv: Bust of king facing to right, Rev: Seated bull in centre around Brahmi legend ‘Paramabhagavata[maharajadhirajasri]skandaguptakramaditya’, S. Kumar # TOTGE, pp. 354 & pp. 355, very fine+, very rare as a set.