Marudhar Arts
Auction 26 6 Apr 2019
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Later Kushan Dynasty, Magra (Rebel) (4th Century AD), Gold Dinar, "Ardoksho" type, Obv: nimbate, diademed king standing facing left, sacrificing over altar, a ribboned trident surmounts altar and holding staff topped with chakra (wheel) in left hand, blundered Bactrian legend around, uncertain Brahmi legend "Ma sha (Magra)" at right, 'Ga' below the king's arm, Rev: goddess of plenty Ardoksho enthroned facing, holding investiture garland and cornucopia, Bactrian legend at right "APΔOXþO" (ARDOKSHO), tamgha to upper left and three pellets at upper right, 7.6g, 18.91mm, (variant of Gobl # 578/Donum Burns # 744), about extremely fine, Extremely Rare.
The rebel Magra is unknown apart from his coins. The depiction of a staff topped with a chakra, in the place of usual banner, suggests a link to the Kacha type of the Gupta king Samudragupta, and Magra may have been an ally of the Guptas against the Kushans. Another important noteworthy point in this coin is the staff held by the king on the obverse topped with chakra and a circle on that.
Estimate: 90000-110000 INR
The rebel Magra is unknown apart from his coins. The depiction of a staff topped with a chakra, in the place of usual banner, suggests a link to the Kacha type of the Gupta king Samudragupta, and Magra may have been an ally of the Guptas against the Kushans. Another important noteworthy point in this coin is the staff held by the king on the obverse topped with chakra and a circle on that.
Estimate: 90000-110000 INR