Lot 10179 – Gupta Empire, Prakashaditya, c. 490-515, horseman slaying lion, AV dinar, 9.22 g.
Lot 10179 – Gupta Empire, Prakashaditya, c. 490-515, horseman slaying lion, AV dinar, 9.22 g.
Lot 10179 – Gupta Empire, Prakashaditya, c. 490-515, horseman slaying lion, AV dinar, 9.22 g.
Coins » Gupta
Prix réalisé
4’200 CHF
Estimation
2’000 – 4’000 CHF
Date de vente
Sun 1 Dec 2024 at 18:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
Gupta Empire, Prakashaditya, c. 490-515, AV dinar, 9.22 g. (19 mm). Obverse: ‘horseman slaying lion’ type; king riding horse prancing right, holding sword and slaying lion leaping left; to right, Garuda standard; Brahmi ru below horse. Reverse: Lakshmi seated facing on lotus, holding diadem and long-stemmed lotus left, tamgha to left, Brahmi legend to right. About VF.A rare coin from the reign of Prakashaditya, presently ascribed to a Huna king,, minted to the high weight standard. Kumar, Treasures, notes a total of 66 coins of this type in existence today.Ex Chand Collection 2.5.08 Vente aux enchères
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