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Kamaragupta I, or a New Gupta King?
Lot 820: India, Gupta Empire. Makugupta?. 5th century A.D. AR drachm. 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)
- Starting Bid: $150
- 0 Bid(s)
Description
Makugupta?. 5th century A.D. AR drachm (14 mm, 2.12 g). King's bust facing right with traces of legend around / Garuda standing facing, with Brahmi legend around: Parama bhagavata Maharajadhiraja Sri Makugupta Mahendraditya (Having conquered the Earth and the lords of the Earth, Makugupta wins the Heavens). Apparently unpublished. Unique. A lovely specimens! Toned. Good very fine.
The name Makugupta is clearly visible on the reverse of this coin. Is this a new Gupta king who ruled after Kumaragupta? Or a new legend for Kumaragupta himself? Either way this specimen is unlisted and is an important addition to Gupta coinage.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 820
- Listing #: 234860
- Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:16:30 PM CT
- Estimate: $250