Ancient India
Gupta Dynasty, Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya) (375-415 AD), Gold Dinar, "Archer-Goddess on throne" type, Obv: the king standing, nimbate, facing left, wears a tight fitting diadem that is composed of a string of pearls, holding a longbow in his left hand and an arrow in his right, a ribbonned Garuda standard on the left field, Brahmi legend “Chandra" below the king's arm, Brahmi legend "Deva Sri Maharajadhi(raja Sri Chandraguptah)" around the field, Rev: the goddess Lakshmi, nimbate, seated on high backed throne, whose two legs are clearly visible, with her feet resting on a circular mat below, showering coins with her right hand and holding cornucopia in left hand, tamgha on the top-left field, Brahmi legend "Sri Vikramah" on the right field, 7.79g, 19.08mm, (Altekar. Bayana Hoard # Pl. VIII-5/Variant of BMC # Pl. VI-1), attractive sharp features, choice extremely fine, Very Rare.
Estimate: INR 65000 - 70000
Price realized | 105'000 INR |
Starting price | 65'000 INR |