Lot 64
Ancient, Guptas, Samudragupta, "Javelin" type, Gold Dinar
Auction # 8 Lucknow ( Floor & Realtime Online Auction )
- Estimated Price (INR)
- 45000 - 50000
- Price Realised -
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Auction Completed!
- Catalog Reference #
- S. Kumar, TOTGE, # Page 187, Class II, Var A,
- Metal Composition
- Gold
- Lot Grade/Condition
- very fine+
- Diameter
- 20.18 mm
- Weight
- 7.26 gms
- Denomination
- Dinar
- Calendar/Year
- c. 335-380 AD
Ancient, Guptas, Samudragupta (c. 335-380 AD), Gold Dinar, 7.26 gms, 20.18 mm, "Javelin" type, Obverse: King standing left, holding a royal standard and sacrificing at an altar. Garuda standard behind the altar. Traces of Brahmi legend around. Brahmi legend below hand reading as “Samudra”, Reverse: Seated goddess Lakshmi on throne. Holding Diadem and Cornucopia.Tamgah to left. Brahmi legend in right field reading as “Parakramah”, S. Kumar, TOTGE, # Page 187, Class II, Var A, very fine+, rare.