Lot 1198 – Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta I, c. 415-455, AV dinar, 8.04 g. Horseman
Lot 1198 – Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta I, c. 415-455, AV dinar, 8.04 g. Horseman
Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta I, c. 415-455, AV dinar, 8.04 g. (18 mm). Horseman.
Special features: horse to right, slender king with curly hair, without bow. Lakshmi sitting on wicker stool facing left, holding long-stemmed lotus and curvaceous ribbon, no tamgha, Brahmi legend in right field, ajitamahendrah. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class I, variety C1. Raven, KG1/group 10.
About EF, struck with rusty dies but strong details especially on the horse, impressive high relief.
Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 4.99.49.
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