Gupta, Kumara Gupta, Gold Dinar, 7.97g, "Archer" type, Obv: Nimbate king standing wearing

Gupta, Kumara Gupta, Gold Dinar, 7.97g, "Archer" type, Obv: Nimbate king standing wearing a headband and 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 "Maharaja…" seen partly in exergue, Brahmi "Kumara" 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 Mahendra" in the right field and Tamgha in the left (Altekar Class I). Extremely fine, extremely rare.

Sold for ₹2,00,000

Auction: Auction #63 · Oswal Antiques · 2016-11-19 · Estimate: ₹ 75000 - ₹ 85000

Category: Ancient : The Gupta Empire

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