Guptas, Chandragupta II, Gold Dinar, 7.74g, Lion Slayer Type, Class 1, Variety C (King to

Guptas, Chandragupta II, Gold Dinar, 7.74g, Lion Slayer Type, Class 1, Variety C (King to right, goddess with noose and lotus). Obv: King without halo to right, bare bodied, bare headed but a crest on his forehead, wearing a waist cloth, earnings, necklace, wristlet etc. Discharging arrow against the lion. Circular Legend ‘ Narendrachandra ’ visiable on the coin flan from 1 o’clock. Weight 7.740 gm. In this variety die maker have desired to show His Majesty as ambidextrous. Rev: Godess Laxmi with halo, a beautiful circular pearl ornament round the head is distinct. Seated facing on lion coucha

Sold for ₹1,75,000

Auction: Auction #41 · Oswal Antiques · 2013-04-20 · Estimate: ₹ 175000 - ₹ 200000

Category: Ancient : The Gupta Empire

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