The Silk Road Collection III – ADDENDUM
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3072
Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II, c. 380-413, AV dinar, 7.85 g. (20 mm). Archer.
Special features: king wearing tailed tunic over loin cloth and sash with knot at waist. Goddess on lotus seat with
legend to right srivikkramah. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class III. Raven, CG2/group 9.
VF-EF, struck with a high relief some flatness on the king’s head, a few die cracks along the edge. Ex Chand Collection
British Museum no 1.13.02.
CHF 1’000 - 2’000
3073
Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II, c. 380-413, AV dinar, 7.96 g. (20 mm). Archer.
Special features: elegant king with curving layers of curls struck in great detail, wearing tailed tunic over loin cloth,
beside a tall standard with detailed Garuda. Goddess seated on lotus and holding diadem and lotus flower with one
hand on knee, legend srivikkramah. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class III, variety G2. Raven, CG2/group 9.
VF+, nice patina and excellent details on both sides. Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 1.12.15.
CHF 750 - 1’500
3074
Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II, c. 380-413, AV dinar, 7.80 g. (20 mm). Archer.
Special features: tall, elegant king with curving layers of curls, wearing tunic with long tails over loin cloth. Tall Garuda
standard with slender post. Goddess seated on lotus, holding fillet in outstretched right hand and large lotus flower
in left hand placed on knee, with legend srivikkramah. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class III, variety G2. Raven, CG2/group 9.
About VF, slight edge filing on reverse at 9 o’clock, with attractive patina. Ex Chand Collection British Museum no
3.1.49.
CHF 750 - 1’500