Lot 10154 – Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta II, c. 473-476, archer, AV dinar, 9.20 g.
Lot 10154 – Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta II, c. 473-476, archer, AV dinar, 9.20 g.
Coins » Gupta
Price realised
19’000 CHF
Estimate
1’500 – 3’000 CHF
Auction date
dim. 1 déc. 2024 at 18:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta II, c. 473-476, AV dinar, 9.20 g. (20 mm). Obverse: ‘archer’ type, king standing left, holding in left hand a longbow pointed outward, and in right hand an arrow. Garuda standard at left, flower between Garuda and king’s head, Brahmi legend in right field, Kumara. Reverse: Lakshmi with halo sitting on seven-petaled lotus, holding long-stemmed lotus flower and diadem, Brahmi legend right, dotted border around. Kumar TOTGE 2024, Class I, variety B4 (with flower symbol between Garuda and king). An extremely rare coin.EF, well-centered with sharp and well-struck details, lustrous surfaces.Ex Chand Collection 6.3.90 Catalogue
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