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Ancient India
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Gupta Empire, gold dinar of Chandra Gupta II (375-415 AD), 'Chhatra' type, Altekar Class II ('metrical legend'), var. D; S. Kumar Class I, C.4, 7.65g. Obv: Bare-bodied king, standing facing left, with his fist on the hilt of the sword he carries, offering sacrifice at an altar. A pot-bellied, dwarf attendant stands behind holding the royal parasol (Chhatra) above his head; Brahmi legend Kshitima…Vikramaditya in exergue. Rev: Nimbate goddess Lakshmi standing three-quarters profile in a Tribhanga pose, holding a lotus in one hand and a long cloth / ribbon in the other; traces of Brahmi legend to the right and Tamgha to left. |
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Rs. 2,50,000-3,00,000
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