Guptas, Kumar Gupta I, Gold Dinar, “Lion-Slayer” type, 8.00g, Obv: Nimbate King shooting a

Guptas, Kumar Gupta I, Gold Dinar, “Lion-Slayer” type, 8.00g, Obv: Nimbate King shooting an arrow with strung bow and arrow at a lion, while trampling him under his foot. The lion falls back while leaping at the king with his strike. Brahmi legend “Sakshadeeva ... Simha Mahendra Jayatyanishi” from 1 o'clock, Rev: Goddess seated in Lalitasana pose on a lion, holding noose in right hand and a lotus in the left. Tamgha in the left field, Brahmi legend “Sri Mahendra Simha” to right (Altekar Class II ('lion-trampler'), Var. A, S Kumar Class II, var. D). Extremely fine, extremely rare.

Sold for ₹5,00,000

Auction: Auction #84 · Oswal Antiques · 2020-07-19 · Estimate: ₹ 300000 - ₹ 350000

Category: Ancient : The Gupta Empire

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