Lot 129

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

Auction # 6 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 80000 - 90000
  • Unsold
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
S. Kumar, TOTGE Class III, Variety A.5.2
Metal Composition
Gold
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine+
Diameter
18.91 mm
Weight
8.24 gms
Denomination
Heavy Dinar
Calendar/Year
c. 380-413 AD

Ancient, Guptas, Chandragupta II (c. 380-413 AD), Gold Heavy Dinar, 8.24 gms, 18.91 mm, “Archer type”, Obv: King nimbate standing facing to left holding arrow in the right hand, left hand holding bow at top, Brahmi legend ‘Chandra’ below arm, Garuda standard behind around traces of Brahmi legend, Rev: Goddess Lakshmi seated on a lotus facing front, holding diadem in her right hand and lotus in left, tamgha to left with Brahmi legend ‘Sri Vikramah’, S. Kumar, TOTGE  Class III, Variety A.5.2, very fine+, rare.