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Ancient India
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Gupta Empire, silver drachm of Skanda Gupta (450-475 AD), 'fan-tailed peacock' or 'Madhyadesha' type, Altekar Class IV, var. A, S. Kumar Var. A, 2.37g. Obv: Profile bust of king to right, wearing headgear with crescent. Rev: Fan-tailed peacock in centre; Brahmi legend in chaste Sanskrit around Vijitavaniravanipati Jayati Divam Skandaguptoyam विजितवनिरवनिपति जयति दिवं स्कन्दगुप्तोऽयं (having conquered the Earth and the lords of the Earth, Skanda Gupta wins over this Heaven). |
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Rs. 4,000-5,000
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Sold For :
Rs. 9,100
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