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Lot No.29
AUC11
Ancient India
Auction Date: 15-03-2013
Lead
Maharathis, 'Elephant'-type lead coin of Maharathi Sivakuhana (c. 2nd-3rd cent. AD), Central Karnataka region, 21.70g. Obv: elephant in profile standing facing left; Brahmi legend (Maharathi) sa Sivakuhanasa in exergue. Rev: tree-in-railing in 3-dimensional perspective.
Very Fine + for the type Very Rare.
Coins of this type are widely encountered as modern forgeries. This, however, is a genuine 'prototype' from which the forgeries have emanated.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 8,000-10,000
Sold For :
Rs. 8,000
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