The Silk Road Collection III
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October 23, 2025 – 17:00 CET
1076
Gupta Empire, Samudragupta, c. 335-375 (or Kachagupta), AV dinar, 7.52 g. (20 mm). Obverse: Chakra or Kaca type;
king standing, holding chakradhvaja (wheel-topped standard) and sacrificing at altar, with Brahmi kacha below his left
arm, circular legend around, kāco gām avajitya dyāṃ karmabhir uttamair jayati (Kaca having vanquished the earth,
conquers heaven through the highest deeds). Reverse: goddess Lakshmi standing, nimbate, holding lotus flower and
cornucopia, Brahmi inscription at right, sarvarājocchettā (uprooter of all kings), dotted border around. Kumar, TOTGE,
2024, Var. I, C. Raven, SG/group 2.
Fine, on a pleasing circular flan with light deposits that add good contrast. Ex Chand Collection British Museum no 5.1.29
CHF 1’500 - 3’000
1077
Gupta Empire, Samudragupta, c. 335-375, AV dinar, 7.44 g. (20 mm). Obverse: Javelin type; king wearing royal tunic
with belt standing, holding javelin with spearhead pointed down and sacrificing at altar, with Garuda standard in
left field, Brahmi Samudra below his left arm, circular Brahmi legend around from 1 o’clock, samaraśatavitatavijayo
jitaripur ajito divaṃ jayati (the unconquered one, whose victories extend over a century of battles, having conquered
his enemies, wins heaven) Reverse: nimbate goddess Lakshmi enthroned, holding diadem and cornucopia, Brahmi
inscription at right, parakrama, tamgha left, dotted border around. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class II, B1. Raven, SG-Sc/
group 4. A fairly rare design that shows the king as a youthful figure.
VF+, a harmonious, well-centred strike on a circular flan, missing some details on the high points, With a wonderful
sharp reverse in which the dark deposits enhance the design, a few minor edge scratches. Ex Chand Collection
British Museum no 1.10.10
CHF 1’000 - 2’000
1078
Gupta Empire, Samudragupta, c. 335-375, AV dinar, 7.66 g. (20 mm). Obverse: Javelin type; king wearing royal tunic
standing, holding javelin with spearhead pointed down and sacrificing at altar, with Garuda standard in left field,
Brahmi Samudra below his left arm, circular Brahmi legend around beginning at 1 o’clock. Reverse: nimbate goddess
Lakshmi enthroned, holding diadem and cornucopia, Brahmi inscription at right, parakramah, tamgha left, dotted
border around. Kumar, TOTGE 2024, Class II, B. Raven, SG/group 1.
VF-EF, lustre shows through, good details on the king’s jacket, some porosity to reverse surface. Ex Chand Collection
British Museum no 1.10.20
CHF 1’200 - 2’400