Lot 156

Ancient Guptas Chandragupta II Archer type Gold Dinara

Auction # 11 Lucknow (Online)


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

Catalog Reference #
Shivlee # Class III, pg 240
Metal Composition
Gold
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
17.43 mm
Weight
7.72 gms
Denomination
Dinara
Calendar/Year
375-415 AD

Ancient, Guptas, Chandragupta II (375-415 AD), Archer type, Gold Dinara, 7.72 gms, 17.43 mm, Obv: King standing with right arm outstretched holding an arrow (not seen on this coin), Left arm is holding a bow, Garuda standard behind right arm, Brahmi legend ‘Chandra’ below left arm, Rev: Goddess Lakshmi seated facing on a lotus, Holding a diadem in her right arm and a lotus stalk in her left arm. Brahmi legend ‘Shri Vikrama‘ in right field partially seen, later strike, Shivlee # Class III, pg 240, fine to very fine, rare.