Lot 146

Ancient, Guptas, Chandragupta II, Gold Dinar, 6.95 gms, 17.00 mm, ’Lion-Slayer’ type, Obv: king slaying a lion to right with a bow and arrow, the lion falling back with an arrow in its mouth, around traces of Brahmi legend in top right field, Rev: Goddess facing front nimbate, seated on a lion facing left, holding a lotus, with Brahmi legend ‘SimhaVikramah’ in the right field, Altekar, pl VI-12, BMC, pl VIII-14, minor file marks probably by jeweler to check gold, overall very fine, rare.