Lot 121

Ancient Guptas Chandragupta I Archer type Gold Dinara

Auction # 14 Lucknow (Online)


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

Catalog Reference #
S. Kumar, TOTGE, # pg. 159, Archer Type, Class I, Variety A.2
Metal Composition
Gold
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
18.91 mm
Weight
7.76 gms
Denomination
Dinara
Calendar/Year
319-350 AD

Ancient, Guptas, Chandragupta I (319-350 AD), Archer type, Gold Dinara, 7.76 gms, 18.91 mm, Obverse: King standing with his right arm outstretched holding an arrow, his left arm is holding a bow, Garuda standard behind right arm, Brahmi legend ‘Chandra’ below left arm, Reverse: Goddess Ardoksho/Lakshmi enthroned facing, feet on a lotus, scattering coinswith her right arm and holding a cornucopia in left arm, Brahmi legend ‘Shri Vikramah‘ in right field partially seen, tamgah in left field, Dotted border around, S. Kumar, TOTGE, # pg. 159, Archer Type, Class I, Variety A.2, fine to very fine, very rare.