Lot 10179 – Gupta Empire, Prakashaditya, c. 490-515, horseman slaying lion, AV dinar, 9.22 g.
Lot 10179 – Gupta Empire, Prakashaditya, c. 490-515, horseman slaying lion, AV dinar, 9.22 g.
Gupta Empire, Prakashaditya, c. 490-515, AV dinar, 9.22 g. (19 mm). Obverse: ‘horseman slaying lion’ type; king riding horse prancing right, holding sword and slaying lion leaping left; to right, Garuda standard; Brahmi ru below horse. Reverse: Lakshmi seated facing on lotus, holding diadem and long-stemmed lotus left, tamgha to left, Brahmi legend to right.
About VF.
A rare coin from the reign of Prakashaditya, presently ascribed to a Huna king,, minted to the high weight standard. Kumar, Treasures, notes a total of 66 coins of this type in existence today.
Ex Chand Collection 2.5.08
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