Lot 549: India, Gupta Empire. Skandagupta. Ca. A.D. 455-480. AR drachm.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 28 (Auction 338)

Description

Skandagupta. Ca. A.D. 455-480. AR drachm (11 mm, 1.70 g). King's bust right / Fire altar in centre, with Brahmi legend around Parama-bhagavata Sri Skanda(gupta Krama)ditya. Pieper 874. An attractive specimen with a bold strike. Scarce and choice. Nearly very fine.

This is the fire altar type of Skandagupta, a numismatic innovation started by him late in his reign, that replaced the normal Garuda symbol on reverse with a Hindu fire altar.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 549
Listing #: 178383
Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 7:02:40 PM CT
Estimate: $150

Sold Winning Bid: $95
2 Bid(s)

Description

This is the fire altar type of Skandagupta, a numismatic innovation started by him late in his reign, that replaced the normal Garuda symbol on reverse with a Hindu fire altar.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 549
Listing #: 178383
Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 7:02:40 PM CT
Estimate: $150