Lot 129

Ancient Guptas Samudragupta Javelin type Gold Dinar

Auction # 10 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 50000 - 55000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Shivlee Class II, pg 187
Metal Composition
Gold
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
20.63 mm
Weight
7.37 gms
Denomination
Dinara
Calendar/Year
335-380 AD

Ancient, Guptas, Samudragupta (335-380 AD), Gold Dinar, 7.37 gms, 20.63 mm, "Javelin type", Obv. King standing left, holding a royal standard and sacrificing at an altar, Garuda standard beside the altar, Traces of Brahmi legend around, Brahmi legend below hand reading as ‘Samudra’, Rev. Seated goddess Lakshmi on throne, Holding Diadem and Cornucopia, Tamgah to left, Brahmi legend in right field reading as ‘Parakramah’, Shivlee Class II, pg 187, very fine, rare.