Lot 1203 – Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta I, c. 415-455, AV dinar, 8.22 g. Horseman

Stamp of Coins » Gupta Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta I, c. 415-455, AV dinar, 8.22 g. Horseman
Stamp of Coins » Gupta Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta I, c. 415-455, AV dinar, 8.22 g. Horseman
Stamp of Coins » Gupta Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta I, c. 415-455, AV dinar, 8.22 g. Horseman
Stamp of Coins » Gupta Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta I, c. 415-455, AV dinar, 8.22 g. Horseman
Stamp of Coins » Gupta Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta I, c. 415-455, AV dinar, 8.22 g. Horseman
Stamp of Coins » Gupta Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta I, c. 415-455, AV dinar, 8.22 g. Horseman

Lot 1203 – Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta I, c. 415-455, AV dinar, 8.22 g. Horseman

Coins » Gupta
Coin
Price realised
3’800 CHF
Estimate
2’500 – 5’000 CHF
Auction date
Wed 18 Jun 2025 at 17:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta I, c. 415-455, AV dinar, 8.22 g. (19 mm). Horseman.

Special features: slender king with curly hair wearing tunic over trousers and sash, riding horse to right and holding bow in left hand. Lakshmi sitting to left on wicker stool holding lotus flower and feeding peacock a twig with fruits, legend to right ajitamahendra. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class III, variety A. Raven, KG1/group 11.

EF, well-centered and attractive appearance. An exceptionally well-struck coin with superb details on both sides.

Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 3.1.64

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