The Silk Road Collection III – ADDENDUM
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October 23, 2025 – 17:00 CET
3083
Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II, c. 380-413, AV dinar, 7.77 g. (18 mm). Obverse: ‘chhatra’ type; king wearing a cap
with beaded string, standing left, sacrificing on a fire, attendant at right holding parasol (chhatra) over the king,
circular Brahmi legend around. Reverse: Lakshmi, standing left, holding long-stemmed lotus flower in her left hand,
and twice-coiled diadem in right, with tamgha to left and Brahmi legend to right, vikramadityah. Kumar, TOTGE 2024,
Class I, variety C. Raven, CG2/group 2. A rare variety.
About VF, with an excellent reverse. Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 3.1.56.
CHF 1’000 - 2’000
3084
Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II, c. 380-413, AV dinar, 7.59 g. (18 mm). Obverse: ‘chhatra’ type; king standing left,
offering oblations on a fire, attendant at right holding parasol (chhatra) over the king with left leg raised up, circular
Brahmi legend around. Reverse: Lakshmi, standing facing on beautifully preserved lotus with petals upwards, holding
long-stemmed lotus flower in her left hand, and diadem in right, with tamgha to left and Brahmi legend to right,
vikramadityah. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class I, variety A4. Raven, CG2/group 3.
The distinct variety in which the king is seen dropping oblations on to the fire altar and the goddess on reverse is
standing facing.
Fine-VF, with dark deposits on both sides that add attractive contrast. Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 4.99.63.
CHF 1’000 - 2’000
3085
Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II, c. 380-413, AV dinar, 7.60 g. (20 mm). Obverse: ‘chhatra’ type; king wearing cap with
beaded string and a tailed tunic with belt over loin cloth, standing left, sacrificing on a fire, attendant at right stepping
to left and holding parasol (chhatra) over the king with right leg raised up, circular Brahmi legend around. Reverse:
Lakshmi, standing facing on lotus flower, holding long-stemmed lotus flower in her left hand, and diadem in right,
with tamgha to left and Brahmi legend to right with a long bar, vikramadityah. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class I, variety
A1.1. Raven, CG2/group 3.
Fine-VF. Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 2.2.06
CHF 750 - 1’500