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Lot 1009: India, Gupta Empire. Kumaragupta. Ca. A.D. 415-450. AR drachm. Gupta Era 111 (A.D. 430). 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 26 (Auction 334)
- Sold Winning Bid: $240
- 1 Bid(s)
Description
Kumaragupta. Ca. A.D. 415-450. AR drachm. Gupta Era 111 (A.D. 430). King's bust facing right with Brahmi date (varshe) 112 to left / Stylized Garuda standing facing, with Brahmi legend around: Parama bhagavata Maharajadhiraja Sri Kumaragupta Mahendraditya (Having conquered the Earth and the lords of the Earth, Kumara Gupta wins the Heavens). Cf. Pieper 868 (without date). Dated Gupta coins are very seldom encountered. This specimen has a clear date. Very rare. Fine / very fine.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 1009
- Listing #: 202107
- Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 7:12:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $400