Lot No: 126
Auction: #4
Material: Silver
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 2000 - ₹ 2200
Western Kshatrapas, Rudradaman I s/o Jayadaman (c. 141-165 AD), as Mahakshatrapa, Silver Drachma, 4.15Grms, Obv: Bust of king facing to right with greek letters, Rev: Three arched hill with crescent above, sun on right and moon to left, around Brahmi legend ‘Rajno kshatrapasa Jayadamasaputrasa Rajno mahakshatrapas Rudradamasa’. (Pieper # 3366). Very Fine+.
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Lot No: 127
Auction: #4
Material: Silver
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 800 - ₹ 1000
Western Kshtrapas, Kardamaka Family, Vijayasena (238-239 AD), Silver Dramma, 2.96Grms, OBV: Bust of king to right, Corrupt Greek legend around, REV: Three arched hill with crescent on top, flanked by sun and moon, wavy line below, Brahmi legend around ‘Rajno Mahakshtrapasa Damasenaputrasa Rajno Mahakshtrapasa Vijayasenasa’. ( Fishman # 23). Very Fine.
Sold @ ₹900
Lot No: 128
Auction: #4
Material: Copper
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 2000 - ₹ 2500
Panchala of Ahichhatra Dynasty, Rudragupta (c. 200-250 AD), Copper Unit, 4.50Grms, OBV: Royal symbol of Panchala on top and below Brahmi legend 'Rudraguptasa' in a deep square incuse, REV: Tree in centre trident axe on right and curved symbol on left. (Pieper # 1366). Very Fine+.
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Lot No: 129
Auction: #4
Material: Copper
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 2000 - ₹ 2500
Panchala of Ahichhatra Dynasty, Dhruvamitra (c. 200 AD), Copper Alloyed, 4.55 Grms, OBV: Royal symbol of Panchala on top and below Brahmi legend 'Dhruvamitasa' in a deep square incuse, REV: Trident on pedestal. (Pieper # 1367). Very Fine+.
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Lot No: 130
Auction: #4
Material: Copper
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 2000 - ₹ 2500
Panchalas of Ahichhatra Dynasty, Jayamitra, Copper Alloy, 3.90Grms, OBV: Royal symbol of Panchala on top and below Brahmi legend 'Jayamitasa' in a deep square incuse, REV: Male god standing on platform holding objects above radiate arche. (Pieper # 1337). Extremely Fine.
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Lot No: 131
Auction: #4
Material: Copper
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 800 - ₹ 1000
Panchala of Ahichhatra Dynasty, Bhanumitra (c. 200 AD), Copper Alloyed, 1.97Grms, OBV: Above the three Panchala symbols in a row below Brahmi legend ‘Bhanumitasa’, REV: Sun symbol on pedestal. (Pieper # 1351). Very Fine+.
Sold @ ₹1300
Lot No: 132
Auction: #4
Material: Copper
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 1000 - ₹ 1200
Panchala of Ahichhatra Dynasty, Yajnabala, Copper Alloy, 0.80Grms, OBV: Three Panchala royal symbol on top and below Brahmi legend 'Yajnabalasa', REV: Trident on pedestal. (Pieper # 1369). Very Fine.
Sold @ ₹1100
Lot No: 133
Auction: #4
Material: Copper
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 500 - ₹ 600
Post-Kushana, Punjab region, Kaut Kula (c. 300 AD), Copper Unit, 0.20Grms, OBV: Brahmi legend ‘Koha’ with wheel on right side, REV: Shiva standing with nandi within dotted circular border. (Pieper # 1916). Very Fine.
Sold @ ₹600
Lot No: 134
Auction: #4
Material: Gold
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 150000 - ₹ 180000
Kidarite Huns, Kidara (c. 365-390 AD), Base Gold Dinar, 7.65Grms, OBV: King standing facing to left with halo, wears tall concial crown, hair and bun at back shows as dots, dot-edged kaftan with bar clasp, long loosely fitting sleeves and arched hemline, holding ribboned trident and sacrificing at altar at left, Brahmi legend ‘Kushana’ at left, ‘Kidara’ under arm, REV: Goddess Ardochsho enthroned facing, head with halo, on high back throne, wears ear-rings, ankle-length robe, holding didadem with ladder ribbons in left hand and cornucopia in right. (Jongeward, Cribb & Donovan # 2444).
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Lot No: 135
Auction: #4
Material: Gold
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 20000 - ₹ 25000
Ancient, Kidara Kushana issue, (c.300 AD), Base Gold Dinar, 7.81 gms, Obv: Standing king offering to fire altar, Brahmi legend below his left arm reading “Ki(dara)”, Rev: Seated deity Ardoksho with Carnucopia and Diadem in hand, very fine, very scarce.
Sold @ ₹20000
Lot No: 136
Auction: #4
Material: Copper
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 1800 - ₹ 2000
Sangam Age, Malayamans Kingdom, Copper Unit, 1.58Grms, OBV: Horse standing facing right srivatsa on its back, front of goad, REV: Three adjoining hillocks with river symbol and vertical line indicate a road. ( Krishnamurthy # 230). Very Fine+.
Sold @ ₹3600
Lot No: 137
Auction: #4
Material: Gold
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 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
Lot No: 138
Auction: #4
Material: Gold
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 70000 - ₹ 80000
Ancient, Guptas, Samudragupta (335-380 AD), Javelin type, Gold Dinar, 7.47 gms, Obverse: King standing left, holding a Javelin and sacrificing at an altar, Garuda standard behind the altar, Traces of Brahmi legend around, Brahmi legend below hand reading as “Samudra”, Reverse: Seated goddess Adroksho/Lakshmi on throne, Holding Diadem and Cornucopia, Tamgah to left, Brahmi legend in right field reading as “Parakrama”, Shivlee # Class II p. 187, very fine, rare.
Sold @ ₹70000
Lot No: 139
Auction: #4
Material: Gold
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 240000 - ₹ 280000
Guptas, Samudragupta (c. 335-380 AD), Gold Dinar, 7.51Grms, ‘King and Queen’ type, issued in memory of his parents King Chandragupta I and Queen Kumaradevi, OBV: King standing left side, wearing close fitting tailed coat, ear-rings, armlets and boots, front of Queen standing facing to right side, wearing the sari, ear-rings, necklace and armlets, the king offering a flower to the Queen with his right hand and a crescent (for Chandra) above which is rarely seen on these coins, with Brahmi legend ‘Sri Kumaradevi’ in the left field and under arm Chandra in the right field on either side ‘Gupta’, REV: Goddess Durga seated on a lion that is facing left, holding cornucopia and pasha, tamgha on left field and Brahmi legend Lichhavyah (off flan) to commemorate the marriage alliance of Chandragupta I with the queen’s family. (Kumar # TOTGE Class II, variety A.2).
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Lot No: 140
Auction: #4
Material: Gold
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 500000 - ₹ 600000
Guptas, Samudragupta (c. 335-380 AD), Gold Dinar, 7.68Grms, ‘Lyrist’ type, OBV: King seated on a high-backed throne, playing a veena (lute) with seven strings which is carrying on his lap, his left hand keeping the instrument in position and right hand manipulating strings of the instrument, king’s left leg hanging down while his right leg is folded on the conch and the toe of his right foot is touching the foot stool, Brahmi letter ’Si’ on footstool for siddham, around Brahmi legend ‘[Maharajadiraja sri Sa]mudraguptah’, REV: Goddess Lakshmi nimbate, seated left on a wicker stool, holding a diadem fillet in her right hand and a cornucopia in the left hand, tamgha on left field Brahmi legend ‘Samudraguptah’ in right margin. (Kumar # TOTGE var. B). As per TOTGE only 98 coins approx, of the lyrist type are know out of which only 10 coins of variety B are known, The coin offered here is a variety B of the Lyrist Type of Samudragupta.
Sold @ ₹550000
Lot No: 141
Auction: #4
Material: Gold
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 100000 - ₹ 150000
Gupta Empire, Samudragupta (345-375 CE), Kushan Empire transitioning into Gupta, Gold Dinar, 7.59 gms, "Rajadanda" type, Obv: the king, crowned and nimbate, standing facing left, sacrificing over an altar, a ribboned trident surmounts the altar, holding a standard/rajadanda in his left hand, a sword/dagger at his waist, Brahmi initials "Pu" near altar, "Samudra" under his left arm and "Gadakhara" to the outer right, Rev: the goddess Ardokhsho enthroned, nimbate, facing forward, holding a cornucopia in her left hand and a diadem with ladder-like ribbon in her extended right, Brahmi initials on the right field, tamgha on the upper-left field, (Gobl # 611/TOTGE # pg. 215), very fine+, Extremely Rare.
Note: This specific type, showcasing a blend of Kushan and Gupta stylistic numismatic iconography, is often referred to as an usurper issue. The presence of ad hoc mints, distinct from the regular sites used by other rulers, and the use of Brahmi legends such as "Samudra," led Gobl to propose that a field commander may have struck these coins on behalf of Samudragupta. This likely occurred in a region not yet assimilated into the Gupta realm, where Kushan dinars were widely accepted as the standard currency. However, S. Kumar offers a simpler explanation, attributing the coins to the Rajadanda-Scepter type. This is supported by the King's attire resembling a tribal appearance and the presence of a Fire-Altar on these coins. As per TOTGE below 30pcs of Such Rajadanda Type Are Known
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Lot No: 142
Auction: #4
Material: Gold
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 100000 - ₹ 150000
Ancient, Gupta Dynasty, Kacha Gupta (Circa 335 AD), Gold Dinar, 7.43 gms, Obverse: King standing with head turned left and right hand offering at fire altar, Left hand holding a Chakradhwaja, Brahmi legend ‘KaCha’ below his left hand, Brahmi legend around reading clockwise partially as ‘Kacho gam Avajitaya Dyam Karamabhir Uttamair Jayati’, Reverse: Standing goddess holding Cornucopia and a flower, Brahmi legend in right field ‘Sarvarajochhetta’ ie. ‘Exterminator of king’, Shivlee Class I, p 226, very fine, very rare.
Sold @ ₹140000
Lot No: 143
Auction: #4
Material: Gold
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 100000 - ₹ 125000
Ancient, Gupta Dynasty, Chandragupta II (375-415 AD), Gold Dinara, 7.73 gms, 17.10 mm, Archer type, Obv: the king standing facing left, nimbate, wearing a cap with pearl string, holding a longbow in his left hand and an arrow in his right, a Garuda standard on the left field, the Brahmi legend "Chandra" below the king's arm, the Brahmi legend "Deva Shri maharajadhiraja Shri Chandragupta" around the field, Rev: the goddess Lakshmi, nimbate, facing forward and seated in the padmasana posture on a lotus, holding a diadem in her right hand and a lotus in her left hand which is resting on her left thigh, a tamgha on the left field, the Brahmi legend "Sri Vikramah" on the right, a dotted border around the field, Shivlee # Class III A.3, very fine, rare
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Lot No: 144
Auction: #4
Material: Gold
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 70000 - ₹ 80000
Ancient, Guptas, Chandragupta II (375-415 AD), Archer type, Gold Dinara, 8.07 gms, Obverse: King standing with his right arm outstretched holding an arrow, Garuda standard behind right arm, his left arm is holding a bow, Brahmi legend ‘Chandra’ below left arm, Reverse: Goddess Lakshmi seated facing on a lotus, holding a diadem in her right arm and a lotus stalk in her left arm. Brahmi legend ‘Shri Vikramah‘ in right field, S. Gupta, TOTGE # pg. 240, Archer Type, Class III, very fine+, very rare.
Sold @ ₹110000
Lot No: 145
Auction: #4
Material: Gold
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 80000 - ₹ 100000
Ancient, Guptas, Chandragupta II (375-415 AD), Archer type, Gold Dinara, 7.83 gms, Obverse: King standing with his right arm outstretched holding an arrow, Garuda standard behind right arm, his left arm is holding a bow, Brahmi legend ‘Chandra’ below left arm, Reverse: Goddess Lakshmi (Ardoksho) seated facing on a lotus, holding a diadem in her right arm and a lotus stalk in her left arm. Brahmi legend ‘Shri Vikramah‘ in right field, S. Gupta, TOTGE # pg. 240, Archer Type, Class III, very fine+, rare.
Sold @ ₹130000
Lot No: 146
Auction: #4
Material: Gold
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 60000 - ₹ 70000
Ancient, Guptas, Chandragupta II (375-415 AD), Archer type, Gold Dinara, 8.07 gms, Obverse: King standing with his right arm outstretched holding an arrow, Garuda standard behind right arm, his left arm is holding a bow, Brahmi legend ‘Chandra’ below left arm, Reverse: Goddess Lakshmi seated facing on a lotus, holding a diadem in her right arm and a lotus stalk in her left arm. Brahmi legend ‘Shri Vikramah‘ in right field, S. Gupta, TOTGE # pg. 240, Archer Type, Class III, very fine+, very rare.
Sold @ ₹65000
Lot No: 147
Auction: #4
Material: Gold
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 400000 - ₹ 500000
Gupta Empire - gold dinar of Kumara Gupta (c. 415-450 AD), 'Lion slayer' type, Altekar Class I (lion-combatant), var. C, 8.14g. Obv: king, bare bodied and wearing a waistcloth with a band, standing in a frontal posture with one leg flexed at the knee, striking at a lion with bow with its string pulled to the king's ear; Brahmi legend Kumaragupto Yudhi Simha... along the margin from 7 o'clock. Rev: goddess, seated in a Lalitasana posture (with one leg folded and the other hanging down) on the back of a couchant lion, facing right. She holds a long-stemmed lotus in one hand and scatters coins with the other; Tamgha to left and Brahmi legend Sinhamahendra to right. Extremely fine, Extremely rare. An exceptionally well-executed design of the 'lion-slayer' type and a handsome example.
Sold @ ₹570000
Lot No: 148
Auction: #4
Material: Silver
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 2500 - ₹ 3000
Guptas, Kumaragupta I (c. 414-455 AD), Silver Drachma, Retrograde Coin, Garuda type, 2.19Grms, OBV: Portrait of the ruler facing to right, REV: Central figure of a Garuda and around Brahmi legend 'Paramabhagavata Maharajadhiraj Shri Kumaragupta Mahendraditya' within beaded border. (Kumar # TOTGE, pp. 332). Extremely Fine+.
Sold @ ₹8100
Lot No: 149
Auction: #4
Material: Silver
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 1500 - ₹ 2000
Ancient, Guptas, Skandagupta, Silver Drachma, 2.18 gms, Obv: Bust of king facing to right side, Rev: Winged garuda in centre, Brahmi legend around ‘paramabhagavatamaharajadhiraja sriskandaguptakramaditya’, almost completely struck specimen, very fine, rare.
Sold @ ₹2800
Lot No: 150
Auction: #4
Material: Silver
Period: Ancient India
Date: 21-Sep-2024
Estimate: ₹ 2000 - ₹ 2500
Ancient, Guptas, Skandagupta (455-480 AD), Silver Drachma, 1.79 gms, Obv: Bust of king facing to right side, Rev Fire altar in center, with Brahmi legend around: ‘Parama-bhagavata sri Skandaguptah kramaditya’, Pieper (2021) 3603, very fine+, rare.This is the fire altar type of Skandagupta, a numismatic innovation started by him toward the end of his reign, that replaced the normal Garuda symbol on reverse with a Hindu altar. The legend arrangement is without word ‘Maharajadhiraja’ and is considered as rare variety among 4 different legend type known in this series.
Sold @ ₹24000