Lot 189

Ancient Guptas Chandragupta II Lion slayer type Gold Dinara

Auction # 15 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 225000 - 250000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
S. Kumar, TOTGE # pg. 274 , Lion Slayer Type, Class III, Variety B.3
Metal Composition
Gold
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
17.97 mm
Weight
7.86 gms
Denomination
Dinara
Calendar/Year
c. 375-415 AD

Ancient, Guptas, Chandragupta II (c. 375-415 AD), ‘Lion slayer’ type, Gold Dinara, 7.86 gms, 17.97 mm, Obverse: King facing lion on his right and killing it with a bow and arrow, Traces of Brahmi legend around, Reverse: Goddess seated on a throne with her foot on a sleeping lion facing left, holding diadem and lotus, Brahmi legend ‘Simhavikramah’ in right field, S. Kumar, TOTGE # pg. 274 , Lion Slayer Type, Class III, Variety B.3, very fine, very rare.