Lot 817: India, Gupta Empire. Kumaragupta I. Ca. A.D. 414-455. AR drachm.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)

Description

Kumaragupta I. Ca. A.D. 414-455. AR drachm (15 mm, 2.08 g). King's bust facing right with Brahmi (Varshe) 92 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). Extremely rare and well centered. Nice very fine. .

Dated Gupta coins are very rare. Our specimen has a clear date - Gupta Era 92 (A.D.411) - the earliest date recorded for Kumaragupta.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 817
Listing #: 234857
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:16:00 PM CT
Estimate: $400

Sold Winning Bid: $240
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Description

Dated Gupta coins are very rare. Our specimen has a clear date - Gupta Era 92 (A.D.411) - the earliest date recorded for Kumaragupta.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 817
Listing #: 234857
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:16:00 PM CT
Estimate: $400