Guptas, Chandra Gupta II, Gold Dinar, 7.57g, “Lion-Slayer” type, Obv: Nimbate king, standi

Guptas, Chandra Gupta II, Gold Dinar, 7.57g, “Lion-Slayer” type, Obv: Nimbate king, standing with one leg flexed, holding strung bow and striking arrow at a lion to left, while trampling on it, Brahmi legend “Narendracha(ndra) (P)ra…” in exergue, Rev: Goddess seated on lion with one leg folded mid-knee, holding lotus in one hand and a noose in the other; Brahmi legend “Simhavikramah” right and a Tamgha in left field (Altekar Class II, var. A, S Kumar Class III, var. A). Very fine, very rare.

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Auction: Auction #85 · Oswal Antiques · 2020-08-24 · Estimate: ₹ 200000 - ₹ 225000

Category: Ancient : The Gupta Empire

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