Post- Gupta- Hunnic period, Silver Drachma, 3.58g, most likely of a Hunnic king, who name

Post- Gupta- Hunnic period, Silver Drachma, 3.58g, most likely of a Hunnic king, who name ends in ‘-ditya’, Obv: A majestic depiction of a king, riding a caparisoned elephant to left, carrying sword in one hand and holding the other hand out in a gesture of appreciation / benevolence. He is accompanied by a page who sits behind, holding the royal parasol above. Traces of Brahmi legend “….(di)tya” at 3 o’clock, Rev: Fire altar with three flames, flanked by an image of an attendant to right, holding a staff. The reverse looks counterstruck on an earlier type, with a few traces of an under type v

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Auction: Auction #82 · Oswal Antiques · 2020-02-08 · Estimate: ₹ 100000 - ₹ 150000

Category: Ancient : Post Guptas

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