Gupta, Chandra Gupta II, Gold Dinar, 8.02g, "Archer" type, Obv: Nimbate king standing wear

Gupta, Chandra Gupta II, Gold Dinar, 8.02g, "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 to the left (Altekar Class II, var. A). Extremely fine+, very rare.

Sold for ₹1,90,000

Auction: Auction #63 · Oswal Antiques · 2016-11-19 · Estimate: ₹ 60000 - ₹ 70000

Category: Ancient : The Gupta Empire

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