Lot 438: India, Hindu rajas of Kashmir. Kshema Gupta with Didda Rani. ruled A.D. 950-958. Æ stater.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 29 (Auction 340)

Description

India, Hindu rajas of Kashmir. Kshema Gupta with Didda Rani. ruled A.D. 950-958. Æ stater (19 mm, 6.02 g). Goddess Lakshmi seated facing, flanked by Nagari legends Di (for Didda) and Kshema / King standing sacrificing at altar, with Nagari legend Gu(pta) at right. MNI 172. A choice specimen with clear details. .

An interesting coin, with the king's name Kshema Gupta along with his queen Didda. One of the few instances in Indian numismatics when the royal couple are mentioned on their coins.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 438
Listing #: 202150
Closed: Friday, September 13, 2019 6:25:40 PM CT
Estimate: $90

Sold Winning Bid: $69
2 Bid(s)

Description

An interesting coin, with the king's name Kshema Gupta along with his queen Didda. One of the few instances in Indian numismatics when the royal couple are mentioned on their coins.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 438
Listing #: 202150
Closed: Friday, September 13, 2019 6:25:40 PM CT
Estimate: $90