Lot 10163 – Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta, c. 415-455, lion slayer, AV dinar, 7.97 g.
Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta, c. 415-455, AV dinar, 7.97 g. (20 mm). Obverse: ‘lion slayer’ type, king standing right, shooting arrow at lion right, circular Brahmi legend around. Reverse: Lakshmi sitting facing on couchant lion, holding lotus in left hand and scattering coins with right hand, tamgha in left field, Brahmi legend at right, Simhamahendra. Kumar TOTGE 2024, Class II, C.1.
About VF.
An attractive example of the type with Lakshmi scattering coins.
Ex Chand Collection 2.3.06
Additional scans and images are being uploaded on a continuous basis, and the complete set of illustrations for all lots will be available by 1 June 2026.
Should you require further images after this date and are unable to find the material you need online, please do not hesitate to contact us.
For further information regarding this lot, please contact us.