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Ancient India: Samatata region, anonymous gold dinar, (550-650 AD), 5.61g

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Ancient Start Price:NA Estimated At:60,000.00 - 70,000.00 INR
Ancient India: Samatata region, anonymous gold dinar, (550-650 AD), 5.61g
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Samatata region, anonymous gold dinar copying gupta coin designs (550-650 AD), ECB SAM3.8, 5.61g. Obv: Stylised representation of a nimbate 'archer' type king, holding bow in one hand and arrow in the other, with a 'Shankha' standard in the backdrop; a small 'fire altar' symbol to the left of the king's head. Rev: Stylised female figure standing holding a ball-like object in her hand, and curvilinear drapes behind her back; legend in the right field.

Very fine, Rare

Bose and Nasir mention a 'ribbon on the king's shoulder'; however, this coin is without ribbon variety.