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Ancient India
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Gupta Empire, gold dinar of Chandra Gupta II (c.375-415 AD), 'Archer' type, Altekar Class II-var. D, S.Kumar TOTGE variety 'M' 7.72g. Obv: king standing facing in Tribhanga pose, wearing a short Dhoti and a sash, with lower body leaning to left and diademed head turned right, holding a strung bow in one hand and an arrow in the other; Garuda banner in the background and Brahmi legend Deva Shri Maharajadhi(raja)… from 12 to 5 o'clock. Brahmi legend Chandra between the bow-string and king's body. Rev: goddess Lakshmi seated cross-legged on lotus, with one leg raised at an angle (Mahārājalilāsana pose), one of her hand which holds a lotus resting on it and the other holding a noose; Brahmi legend Shri Vikaramah in the right field and Tamgha to the left. |
Estimate
Rs. 2,50,000-3,50,000
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Sold For :
Rs. 5,70,000
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