Lot 127

Ancient, Guptas, Chandragupta II, “Archer type”, Gold Dinar

Auction # 7 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 48000 - 50000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
S. Kumar, TOTGE, Class III, Variety. A-3
Metal Composition
Gold
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine+
Diameter
18.41 mm
Weight
7.74 gms
Denomination
Dinar
Calendar/Year
c. 380-413 AD

Ancient, Guptas, Chandragupta II (c. 380-413 AD), Gold Dinar, 7.74 gms, 18.41 mm, “Archer type”, Obv: King nimbate, standing left holding arrow in the right hand, left hand holding bow at top, 'Chandra' in Brahmi below arm and Kushana style dressing, Garuda standard behind, around traces of Brahmi legend, Rev: Goddess Lakshmi seated facing on a lotus, goddess has both hands above Knees, holding diadem in her right hand and lotus in left, tamgha to left with Brahmi legend ’Sri Vikra[mah]' on right field, S. Kumar, TOTGE, Class III, Variety. A-3, very fine+, very rare.