Lot 1243
Gupta Empire. Samudragupta. Gold Dinar (7.71 g), ca. AD 335-380. Asvamedha type. Horse standing to left, draped with jewels and pearls; before him, Yupa decorated with banners and ribbons (sacrificial post); below horse, 'SI' (in Brahmi). Reverse: Rajya Lakshmi (the Goddess of Sovereignty) standing front, head to left, holding a chauri (fly whisk) with her right hand over her right shoulder and letting some coins fall out of her left. Kumar, Class I, variety A.1. Very Rare. Several scratches noted and edge smoothed. Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP
Ex Baldwin's London Auction 43 (12 October 2005), Lot 2730.
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