Post Gupta Bengal, Samatata region, Debased Gold Dinar, 6.27g, Imitating Kushan coins, Obv

Post Gupta Bengal, Samatata region, Debased Gold Dinar, 6.27g, Imitating Kushan coins, Obv: King standing facing right, sacrificing over altar and holding trident on left hand, Garuda on top right, (Partially seen), Rev: Stylized representations of the Goddess holding an object in hand, “Ardokhsho”’ crudely engraved on left. Presumably it is a transition period coin showing a combination of both Kushan and Gupta coin features. Both sides within a circle of large dotted border (ECB# SAM1C.2). Very fine, rare.

Sold for ₹35,000

Auction: Auction #105 · Oswal Antiques · 2024-12-28 · Estimate: ₹ 35000 - ₹ 40000

Category: Ancient : Post Guptas

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