Lot 10107 – Gupta Empire, Samudragupta, c. 335-375, Asvamedha, AV dinar 6.85 g.

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Lot 10107 – Gupta Empire, Samudragupta, c. 335-375, Asvamedha, AV dinar 6.85 g.
Stamp of Coins » Gupta Gupta Empire, Samudragupta, c. 335-375, Asvamedha, AV dinar 6.85 g.
Stamp of Coins » Gupta Gupta Empire, Samudragupta, c. 335-375, Asvamedha, AV dinar 6.85 g.
Stamp of Coins » Gupta Gupta Empire, Samudragupta, c. 335-375, Asvamedha, AV dinar 6.85 g.
Stamp of Coins » Gupta Gupta Empire, Samudragupta, c. 335-375, Asvamedha, AV dinar 6.85 g.
Stamp of Coins » Gupta Gupta Empire, Samudragupta, c. 335-375, Asvamedha, AV dinar 6.85 g.
Stamp of Coins » Gupta Gupta Empire, Samudragupta, c. 335-375, Asvamedha, AV dinar 6.85 g.

Lot 10107 – Gupta Empire, Samudragupta, c. 335-375, Asvamedha, AV dinar 6.85 g.

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Coin
Prix réalisé
6’500 CHF
Estimation
3’000 – 5’000 CHF
Date de vente
dim. 1 déc. 2024 à 18:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

Gupta Empire, Samudragupta, c. 335-375, AV dinar 6.85 g. (20 mm). Obverse: ‘Asvamedha’ (horse sacrifice) type; sacrificial horse standing left on podium, yupa (sacrificial post) in front, Brahmi legend around ASVAMEDHA PARAKRAMAH (the King of Kings, who had performed the Asvamedha sacrifice, wins heaven after protecting the earth) and si below horse,. Reverse: Rajya Lakshmi standing left, holding towel in left hand, and fly whisk in right, Brahmi legend at right, dotted border around. Kumar TOTGE 2024, class I.

EF+, lustrous surfaces and attractive appearance, details are well-defined on the horse.

This rare issue was struck to commemorate the participation of Samudragupta in the holy Vedic ceremony of Asvamedha, probably to mark a successful military campaign. According to Kumar, Treasures, 149 examples are believed to exist of this coin today.

Ex Chand Collection 1.11.15

Vente aux enchères
Vente inaugurale Feldman International Auctions
Catalogue
Silk Road Gold Coins

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