Lot 499: India, Gupta empire. Skandagupta. ruled Ca. A.D. 455-480. AR drachm.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 31 (Auction 346)

Description

India, Gupta empire. Skandagupta. ruled Ca. A.D. 455-480. AR drachm (12 mm, 2.15 g). King's bust right / Fire altar in centre, with Brahmi legend around: (Parama-bhagavata) Sri Skandagupta Kramaditya. 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 #: 499
Listing #: 202813
Closed: Friday, March 27, 2020 6:46:00 PM CT
Estimate: $150

Starting Bid: $90
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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 #: 499
Listing #: 202813
Closed: Friday, March 27, 2020 6:46:00 PM CT
Estimate: $150