Lot 390: India, Gupta empire. Kumaragupta I. ruled Ca. A.D. 414-455. PB coin.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 29 (Auction 340)

Description

India, Gupta empire. Kumaragupta I. ruled Ca. A.D. 414-455. PB coin (13 mm, 3.36 g). Garuda standing facing with wings outstretched / Brahmi legend (Sri) Kumaragupta, within square beaded border. Kumar, Treasures of the Gupta Empire, p. 339.

These lead coins circulated only in the western part of the Gupta empire. The series ended when Gujarat was lost to the Guptas by the end of the 5th century.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 390
Listing #: 201329
Closed: Friday, September 13, 2019 6:09:40 PM CT
Estimate: $45

Starting Bid: $27
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Description

These lead coins circulated only in the western part of the Gupta empire. The series ended when Gujarat was lost to the Guptas by the end of the 5th century.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 390
Listing #: 201329
Closed: Friday, September 13, 2019 6:09:40 PM CT
Estimate: $45