Lot 380: India, Gupta empire. Kumaragupta. A.D. 415-450. AR drachm.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 27 (Auction 335)

Description

Kumaragupta. A.D. 415-450. AR drachm (15 mm, 2.16 g). King's bust facing right with Brahmi date (varshe) 114 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). Pieper 868 (without date). Dated Gupta coins are very rare. This specimen has a clear date - Gupta Era 114 (433 AD). Very rare and superb. Very fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy

Lot #: 380

Listing #: 211805

Closed: Friday, March 15, 2019 6:06:20 PM CT

Estimate: $400

Sold Winning Bid: $275

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Description

Kumaragupta. A.D. 415-450. AR drachm (15 mm, 2.16 g). King's bust facing right with Brahmi date (varshe) 114 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). Pieper 868 (without date). Dated Gupta coins are very rare. This specimen has a clear date - Gupta Era 114 (433 AD). Very rare and superb. Very fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy

Lot #: 380

Listing #: 211805

Closed: Friday, March 15, 2019 6:06:20 PM CT

Estimate: $400