Lot 10183 – Gupta Empire, Vishnugupta, c. 540-550, archer, AV dinar, 9.62 g.
Lot 10183 – Gupta Empire, Vishnugupta, c. 540-550, archer, AV dinar, 9.62 g.
Lot 10183 – Gupta Empire, Vishnugupta, c. 540-550, archer, AV dinar, 9.62 g.
Coins » Gupta
Price realised
9’500 CHF
Estimate
2’500 – 5’000 CHF
Auction date
dim. 1 déc. 2024 at 18:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
Gupta Empire, Vishnugupta, c. 540-550, AV dinar, 9.62 g. (21 mm). Obverse: ‘archer’ type; king standing left, sword at side, holding arrow in right hand, left hand holding bow at top; behind to left, Garuda standard, Brahmi Vishnu below arm, circular Brahmi legend around. Reverse: Lakshmi seated facing on lotus, holding diadem and long-stemmed lotus left, tamgha to left, Brahmi legend to right. VF, as struck.A very rare coin with a sharp and bold strike, showing an obverse with intricate depth, with good details.Ex Chand Collection 5.1.58 Catalogue
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