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Lot No: 137

Auction: #4

Material: Gold

Period: Ancient India

Date: 21-Sep-2024

Location: Lucknow

Estimated Price: ₹ 120000 - ₹ 140000

Gupta Dynasty, Chandragupta I (319-335), Gold Dinar, "Archer-Goddess Coins Scattering" type, 7.74grms, Obv: the king standing, nimbate, facing left, wears a tight fitting diadem that is composed of a string of pearls, king in dhoti and wearing a waist cloth (sash) hanging down from a knot, holding a longbow in his left hand and an arrow in his right, a ribbonned Garuda standard on the left field, the Brahmi legend “Chandra" below the king's arm, Brahmi legend "Deva Sri Maharajadhiraja Sri Chandraguptah" around the field, Rev: the goddess Lakshmi, nimbate, seated on high backed throne, all four legs of throne are clearly visible, with her feet resting on a circular mat below, showering coins with her right hand and holding cornucopia in left hand, tamgha on the top-left field, Brahmi legend "Sri Vikramah" on the right field), choice very fine, Very Rare. (Kumar # TOTGE class I, variet A.2)

Sold @ ₹130000

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