Lot 265

Ancient Guptas Skandagupta Archer type Gold Dinara

Auction # 12 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 130000 - 150000
  • Unsold
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Shivlee # Class II, Variety A, pg. 346
Metal Composition
Gold
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine to extremely fine
Diameter
22.11 mm
Weight
9.08 gms
Denomination
Dinara
Calendar/Year
455-467 AD

Ancient, Guptas, Skandagupta (455-467 AD), Archer type, Gold Dinara, 9.08 gms, 22.11 mm, Obverse: King standing with right arm outstretched holding an arrow, Left arm is holding a bow, Garuda standard behind right arm, Brahmi legend ‘Skanda’ below left arm, Brahmi legend around partially seen, Reverse: Goddess Lakshmi seated facing on a lotus, Holding a diadem in right arm and a lotus stalk in left arm, Brahmi legend ‘Shri Kramadityah‘ in right field, Dotted border around, Shivlee # Class II, Variety A, pg. 346, very fine to extremely fine, very rare.