Gupta, Chandra Gupta II, Gold Dinar, 7.98g, "Archer" type, Obv: Nimbate king standing wear

Gupta, Chandra Gupta II, Gold Dinar, 7.98g, "Archer" type, Obv: Nimbate king standing wearing a Dhoti in Tribhanga pose, holding a strung bow in one hand and an arrow in the other; Garuda banner in the background and Brahmi legend "Deva Shri Maharajadhiraja…" in exergue, Brahmi "Chandra" below the hand holding the bow, Rev: Goddess Lakshmi seated cross-legged on lotus, with lotus in one hand and the other holding a noose; Brahmi legend "Shri Vikramah" in the right field and Tamgha in the left (Altekar Class II, var. A). Extremely fine+, very rare.

Sold for ₹65,000

Auction: Auction #63 · Oswal Antiques · 2016-11-19 · Estimate: ₹ 50000 - ₹ 60000

Category: Ancient : The Gupta Empire

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