Lot 10177 – Gupta Empire, Prakashaditya, c. 490-515, horseman slaying lion, AV dinar, 9.39 g.
Lot 10177 – Gupta Empire, Prakashaditya, c. 490-515, horseman slaying lion, AV dinar, 9.39 g.
Lot 10177 – Gupta Empire, Prakashaditya, c. 490-515, horseman slaying lion, AV dinar, 9.39 g.
Coins » Gupta
Prix réalisé
10’000 CHF
Estimation
3’000 – 5’000 CHF
Date de vente
Sun 1 Dec 2024 at 18:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
Gupta Empire, Prakashaditya, c. 490-515, AV dinar, 9.39 g. (19 mm). Obverse: ‘horseman slaying lion’ type; king riding horse prancing right, bow slung across torso and holding sword and slaying lion leaping left, Brahmi ru below horse. Reverse: Lakshmi seated facing on lotus, holding diadem and long-stemmed lotus left, tamgha to left, Brahmi legend to right, Sri Prakashaditya. About EF, with very well-defined features, lustre shows through.A rare coin in this quality, with excellent detail in the strike. Kumar, Treasures, notes 66 coins of this type existing, p. 481.Ex Chand Collection 6.3.40 Vente aux enchères
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