Lot 124

Ancient Guptas Chandragupta I King and Queen type Gold Dinara

Auction # 14 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 225000 - 230000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
S. Kumar, TOTGE # pg. 178, King and Queen type, Class II, Variety B
Metal Composition
Gold
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
19.30 mm
Weight
7.80 gms
Denomination
Dinara
Calendar/Year
319-350 AD

Ancient, Guptas, Chandragupta I (319-350 AD), King and Queen type, Gold Dinara, 7.80 gms, 19.30 mm, Obverse: Standing King and Queen, Brahmi legend vertically ‘Chandra/Gupta’ below King’s left arm, Brahmi legend ‘(Shri) Kumaradevi’ behind queen, Reverse: Goddess Ardoksho (Lakshmi) seated on a lion to left, holding Cornucopia in left hand and diadem in right hand, Tamgah at left, Brahmi legend ‘Lichavayah’ at right, Dotted border around, S. Kumar, TOTGE # pg. 178, King and Queen type, Class II, Variety B, very fine, very rare.