Lot 392: India, Gupta empire. Skandagupta. ruled Ca. A.D. 455-480. AR drachm.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 29 (Auction 340)

Description

India, Gupta empire. Skandagupta. ruled Ca. A.D. 455-480. AR drachm (1 mm, 1.63 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. .

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 #: 392
Listing #: 201331
Closed: Friday, September 13, 2019 6:10:20 PM CT
Estimate: $150

Sold Winning Bid: $100
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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 #: 392
Listing #: 201331
Closed: Friday, September 13, 2019 6:10:20 PM CT
Estimate: $150