Lot No: 106
Auction: #1
Material: Gold
Period: Ancient India
Date: 22-Dec-2023
Estimate: ₹ 500000 - ₹ 600000
Gupta Empire, Samudragupta (345-375 AD), Gold Dinar, "Ashwamedha" type Obv: a sacrificial horse standing facing left, behind a sacrificial post (Yupa), which is shown as an elaborate stand with streamers and ribbons flying in the wind, the Yupa has an ornamental pedestal with two steps which are slightly bent in towards the center, Brahmi legend around the field, Brahmi letter 'Si' (Siddam) on top of a platformed pedestal beneath the horse, Rev: the chief queen in the guise of a goddess nimbate, standing left on a wide lotus-shaped pedestal, carrying a fly-whisk in her right hand, which is placed on her shoulder and holding a towel in her left, Brahmi legend "Ashwamedha Parakramah" on the right field and ritual needle (Soochi) on the left, (Variant of Altekar, Bayana Hoard # Pl. IV-1/BMC # Pl. V-13/TOTGE, S. Kumar # Class I-Var. A), Extremely Rare.
Sold @ ₹1000000
Lot No: 107
Auction: #1
Material: Gold
Period: Ancient India
Date: 22-Dec-2023
Estimate: ₹ 160000 - ₹ 180000
Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II (c. 380-413 AD), ‘Chhatra /Parasol’ Type, Gold Dinar, 7.55gms, OBV: King standing with fully dressed on left wearing pearl necklace and ear-rings, offering dropped from his right on altar while his left hand rests on the hilt fo the sword hanging by king side, an attendant behind him with left leg bent up holding a royal umbrella 'Chhatra' over the king’s head, around Brahmi legend start from 1 o clock ‘….Vikramaditya’, REV: Goddess Lakshmi walking to left with crosslegged, she holds noose in her right hand and lotus flower with long stalk in left hand hanging down, tamgha on upper left field and traces of Brahmi legend ‘Vikramadityah’ in the right field. (S.Kumar # TOTGE, Class I, C.2). Very Rare.
Sold @ ₹160000
Lot No: 108
Auction: #1
Material: Silver
Period: Ancient India
Date: 22-Dec-2023
Estimate: ₹ 500 - ₹ 600
Guptas, Kumaragupta I (c. 414-455 AD), Silver Drachma, Garuda type, 2.19gms, OBV: Portrait of the ruler facing to right, REV: Brahmi legend around, the central figure of a Garuda and within beaded border. (S. Kumar # TOTGE, PP. 332). Fine+.
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Lot No: 109
Auction: #1
Material: Silver
Period: Ancient India
Date: 22-Dec-2023
Estimate: ₹ 6000 - ₹ 7000
Guptas, Skandagupta (c. 455-480 AD), Madhyadehsa type, Silver Drachma, 2.38gms, GE 144, OBV: Bust of king facing to right side front of date in Brahmi numeric, REV: Garuda with wings outstretched in centre, and around Brahmi legend 'Vijitavaniravanipati jayati divam Skandaguptoyam'. (S. Kumar # TOTGE, pp. 354). Very Fine, Rare with date.
Sold @ ₹6000
Lot No: 110
Auction: #1
Material: Silver
Period: Ancient India
Date: 22-Dec-2023
Estimate: ₹ 5000 - ₹ 6000
Guptas, Skandagupta (c. 455-480 AD), Madhyadehsa type, Silver Drachma, 2.41gms, OBV: Bust of king facing to right side, REV: Garuda with wings outstretched in centre, and around Brahmi legend 'Vijitavaniravanipati jayati divam Skandaguptoyam'. (S. Kumar # TOTGE, pp. 354). Very Fine, Scarce.
Opening Bid : ₹5000 Asking Bid : ₹5000
Lot No: 111
Auction: #1
Material: Gold
Period: Ancient India
Date: 22-Dec-2023
Estimate: ₹ 125000 - ₹ 150000
Gupta Empire, Narsimhagupta (c. 518-530 AD), ‘Archer’ Type, Gold Heavy Dinar, 9.36g
Sold @ ₹125000
Lot No: 112
Auction: #1
Material: Gold
Period: Ancient India
Date: 22-Dec-2023
Estimate: ₹ 60000 - ₹ 70000
Sasanka, King of Gauda (c. 600-630 AD), Base Gold Dinar, 8.14gms, Abhishekha Lakshmi type, OBV: Shiva nimbate, seated facing right with hand raised, reclining on a recumbent bull to left, with moon to left, Brahmi legend Shri Sha to right, REV: Abhisheka Lakshmi nimbate, seated cross-legged on a lotus, holding lotus in one hand and making a gesture, two elephants are pouring water over her head, with Brahmi legend Shri Shashanka to right side. (Bose & Noman # SGA10.1).
Sold @ ₹80000
Lot No: 113
Auction: #1
Material: Silver
Period: Ancient India
Date: 22-Dec-2023
Estimate: ₹ 800 - ₹ 1000
Maitrakas of Vallabhi, ‘Sharva Bhattaraka’ (c. 500-600 AD), Silver Drachma, 1.83gms, OBV: Bust of the king facing right, REV: Trident with Brahmi legend around. (Pieper # 3624). Fine.
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Lot No: 114
Auction: #1
Material: Silver
Period: Ancient India
Date: 22-Dec-2023
Estimate: ₹ 3500 - ₹ 4000
Karkotakas of Kashmir, Kidarite type, Pratapaditya (c. 500-600 AD), Base Gold Dinar, 7.60gms, OBV: Kushan-style king standing facing, sacrificing at altar at left, Late Brahmi legend ‘Kidara’ under arm, REV: Ardoxsho enthroned facing, Brahmi legend ‘Sri Pratapa’ at right field. (Mitch # ACW 3638). Fine.
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Lot No: 115
Auction: #1
Material: Gold
Period: Ancient India
Date: 22-Dec-2023
Estimate: ₹ 4000 - ₹ 5000
Ancient India, Karkotakas of Kashmir, Vinayaditya, Base Gold Dinar, 7.42gms, OBV: Stylized King standing facing, sacrificing at altar at left, Brahmi legend ‘Jaya’ under arm, REV: Ardoxsho enthroned facing, Brahmi legend ‘Sri Vinaya’ at right field. (Mitch # ACW 3656). Very Fine.
Sold @ ₹4000
Lot No: 116
Auction: #1
Material: Copper
Period: Ancient India
Date: 22-Dec-2023
Estimate: ₹ 600 - ₹ 800
Huns, Kashmir, Toramana II, Copper Drachma, 6.72gms, OBV: King standing slightly left, sacrificing over altar and holding trident with ’Sri Tor[amna]’ in Brahmi to left, REV: Ardoksho seated on lion (off flan) facing, holding diadem and cornucopia with letter ‘Jaya’. (Mitch # ACW 3792). Fine.
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Lot No: 117
Auction: #1
Material: Copper
Period: Ancient India
Date: 22-Dec-2023
Estimate: ₹ 500 - ₹ 700
Utpala dynasty, Kashmir, kalasa deva Copper Drachma, 5.95gms, OBV: King _x000D_ standing slightly left, sacrificing over altar and holding trident with ’kalasa’ in Brahmi _x000D_ to left, REV: Ardoksho seated on lion (off flan) facing, holding diadem and cornucopia.
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Lot No: 118
Auction: #1
Material: Copper
Period: Ancient World
Date: 22-Dec-2023
Estimate: ₹ 25000 - ₹ 30000
Ancient World, Egypt, Ptolemy IV Philopator (225-205 BC), Copper Drachma, 69.64gms, struck at Alexandria, OBV: Head of god Zeus Ammon facing to right side, wearing taenia with basileion, REV: Eagle with closed wings standing to left side on thunderbolt, around Greek inscription.
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Lot No: 119
Auction: #1
Material: Silver
Period: Ancient World
Date: 22-Dec-2023
Estimate: ₹ 25000 - ₹ 30000
Ancient World, Kingdom of Macedonia, In the name of Alexander III (c. 336-323 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 15.70gms, OBV: Head of young Herakles facing to right wearing lion’s skin, REV: Zeus holding an eagle and sceptre, sitting to left on a throne, Greek legend behind.
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Lot No: 120
Auction: #1
Material: Silver
Period: Ancient World
Date: 22-Dec-2023
Estimate: ₹ 35000 - ₹ 40000
Ancient World, Kingdom of Macedonia, In the name of Alexander III , Amphipolis (c. 323-320 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 16.97gms, OBV: Head of young Herakles facing to right wearing lion’s skin, REV: Zeus holding an eagle and sceptre, sitting to left on a throne, Greek legend behind.
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