Lot 10167 – Gupta Empire, Skandagupta, c. 455-467, archer, AV dinar 9.23 g.
Lot 10167 – Gupta Empire, Skandagupta, c. 455-467, archer, AV dinar 9.23 g.
Lot 10167 – Gupta Empire, Skandagupta, c. 455-467, archer, AV dinar 9.23 g.
Coins » Gupta
Price realised
2’800 CHF
Estimate
2’000 – 4’000 CHF
Auction date
Sun 1 Dec 2024 at 18:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
Gupta Empire, Skandagupta, c. 455-467, AV dinar 9.23 g. (21 mm). Obverse: ‘archer’ type, king standing left, holding longbow in left hand, arrow in right, Garuda standard at left, Brahmi legend under arm, Skanda, circular Brahmi legend around. Reverse: Lakshmi seated facing on lotus, holding diadem and long-stemmed lotus left, tamgha to left, Brahmi legend at right, kramadityah. Kumar TOTGE 2024, Class II. About EF, some lustre shows through.A heavy coin for this issue. With superb details on the king’s outfit.Ex Chand Collection 2.4.02 Catalogue
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