Very rare
Lot 1993
INDIA, Gupta Empire. First Dynasty. Kumaragupta I Mahendraditya, circa 413-455. Drachm (Silver, 14 mm, 2.16 g, 1 h). Bust of Kumarugupta as Makugupta to right, wearing headdress and earring. Rev. PARAMA BHAGAVATA MAHARAJADHIRAJA SRI MAKUGUPTA MAHENDRATIYA ('Great King, Lord Makugupta Mahendratiya the highest stage devotee [of Vishnu]' in Brahmi) Garuda standing facing on cloud with spread wings. Leu Numismatik Web Auction 15 (2021), 987. Very rare. Light marks and slightly double struck, otherwise, good very fine.

From a collection of coins from Central Asia, Leu Web Auction 15, 27-28 February 2021, 987.

The name Makugupta, which is clearly visible on the reverse, is either a new epithet for Kumaragupta, or the new name for a hitherto unattested Gupta King who ruled after him.
Starting price:
50 CHF
Hammer price:
75 CHF
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Closed
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Number of bids:
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Time left:
Closing time: 27-Feb-22, 16:50:00 CET
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