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Ancient India
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Gupta Empire, Samudra Gupta (350-375 AD), Gold Dinar of 'Archer' type, Altekar Class I Var. A, 7.43g. Obv: Nimbate king standing, holding a strung bow in one hand and an arrow, pointing down, in the other; a 'Garuda' standard to his left and Brahmi legend Samudra below the arm holding the bow. Traces of Brahmi legend …divam jayati are visible from 9 to
11 o'clock. Rev: Nimbate goddess, seated facing on a high-backed, four-legged throne, holding cornucopia in one hand and a noose in the other, resting her feet on an elaborate footrest; Brahmi legend Apratiratha in the right field and Tamgha to the left. |
Estimate
Rs. 50,000-60,000
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Sold For :
Rs. 1,30,000
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