Guptas, Samudra Gupta (c.335-380 AD), Gold Dinar, 7.29g, ''Ashvamedha'' type, Obv: Sacrifi

Guptas, Samudra Gupta (c.335-380 AD), Gold Dinar, 7.29g, ''Ashvamedha'' type, Obv: Sacrificial horse facing left tied to a Yupa or post, decorated with ribbons and banners fluttering above with letter ''Si'' in Brahmi between the legs denoting Sidhham, Brahmi legend starting at 12 o'clock ''Rajadhirajaprithivya....vajimedha'', Rev: Queen standing left on a lotus holding chauri (fly whisk) and vastra (ritual cloth), in left field is a suchi (ceremonial spear with ribbons), with Brahmi legend''AshvamedhaParakramah'' in the right field, (BMC pl.V-10, Altekar pl. III-7,) 1). Extremely fine+, extre

Sold for ₹3,60,000

Auction: Auction #64 · Oswal Antiques · 2016-11-20 · Estimate: ₹ 250000 - ₹ 300000

Category: Ancient : The Gupta Empire

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