Lot 818: India, Gupta Empire. Kumaragupta I. Ca. A.D. 414-455. Æ fraction.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)

Description

Kumaragupta I. Ca. A.D. 414-455. Æ fraction (7 mm, 0.12 g). Garuda seated facing with wings outstretched / Brahmi legend Ku (for Kumaragupta). Kumar p. 336, Garuda type B. Extremely rare and lovely specimen, with Kumaragupta's name clear and distinct. Dark green patina. Very fine.

Kumaragupta's copper coins are all quite rare.Â This specimen is the smallest denomination known - just 0.12 g!

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 818
Listing #: 234858
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:16:10 PM CT
Estimate: $300

Starting Bid: $180
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Description

Kumaragupta's copper coins are all quite rare.Â This specimen is the smallest denomination known - just 0.12 g!

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 818
Listing #: 234858
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:16:10 PM CT
Estimate: $300