Lot 261

Ancient Guptas Kumaragupta I Archer Type Gold Dinara very rare

Auction # 12 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 75000 - 80000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Shivlee # Class I, pg. 291
Metal Composition
Gold
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
20.99 mm
Weight
7.96 gms
Denomination
Dinara
Calendar/Year
415-455 AD

Ancient, Guptas, Kumaragupta I (415-455 AD), Archer Type, Gold Dinara, 7.96 gms, 20.99 mm, Obverse: King standing facing left with right arm outstretched holding an arrow, Left arm is holding a bow, Garuda standard behind right arm, Brahmi legend ‘Kumara’ left of bow string, Reverse: Goddess Lakshmi seated facing on a lotus, Holding a diadem in right arm and a lotus stalk in left arm, Brahmi legend ‘ShriMahendra‘ in right field, Shivlee # Class I, pg. 291, fine to very fine, very rare.