CNG 100, Lot: 1697. Estimate $750. Sold for $2500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

INDIA, Gupta Empire. First Dynasty. Chandragupta II Vikramaditya. Circa AD 380-413. AV Dinar (19mm, 7.57 g, 12h). Lion-Slayer type (Class II, Variety a). Chandragupta standing left with flexed knee, turning right and drawing bow at lion to right falling backward / Durgā seated facing on lion recumbent left, holding pāśa (noose) and lotus; tamgha to left. BKB 113-5; cf. BMC Guptas 109-10 (for type); Altekar Class I, Variety B; cf. Bayana 1159 (same). Near VF. Rare.