Lot 55

Ancient Gupta Empire Chandragupta II Horseman Type Gold Dinara

Auction # 18 Lucknow (Online)


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

Catalog Reference #
S.Gupta, TOTGE, pg. 263, Horseman type, Class II, Var. A2
Metal Composition
Gold
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
17.03 mm
Weight
8.18 gms
Denomination
Dinara
Calendar/Year
380-415 AD

Ancient, Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II (380-415 AD), Horseman Type, Gold Dinara, 8.18 gms, 17.03 mm, Obverse: King on horseback facing to right, caparisoned horse in a prancing position to right, Brahmi legend around ‘ParamabhagavataoMaharajadhiraja Sri Chandraguptah’ partly seen, Reverse: Goddess Lakshmi seated in profile on a wicker stool holding a long stemmed flower with leaves and buds in her left hand, right hand is holding a diadem, she is wearing earrings and necklace, Brahmi legend ‘Ajitavikramah’ in the right field, Ref: S.Gupta, TOTGE, pg. 263, Horseman type, Class II, Var. A2, very fine, very rare.