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Ancient India
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Gupta Empire, gold dinar of Samudra Gupta (350-375 AD), 'King and Queen' type, S.Kumar Class II, var A3, 7.78g. Obv: King and Queen, both nimbate, standing facing each other with crescent in between; the king wears tunic and trousers and hold a crescent-topped standard, while making a gesture of adoration to the queen. The queen stands in a Tribhanga pose wearing ear, neck and arm ornaments and an Indian costume of loose upper and lower garments. Brahmi legend Chandra Gupta on either side of the standard. Rev: Nimbate goddess seated on couchant lion, facing left, holding cornucopia and diadem or noose. A long staff is placed to her right, Brahmi legend Lichchhawayah in the right field and tamgha to the left of her head. |
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Rs. 3,00,000-4,00,000
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