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Lot No.38
AUC11
Ancient India
Auction Date: 15-03-2013
Copper
(A) Kushan Empire, Copper Tetradrachm of Huvishka (c. 150-180 AD), 11.12g. Obv: king mounted on elephant, truncated Bactrian legend around. Rev: goddess standing, label inscription MAO to right. (B) Kushan Empire – Copper light-weight Tetradrachm of Huvishka (c. 150-180 AD), 8.85g Obv: king seated cross-legged holding sceptre. Traces of Bactrian legend around. Rev: lunar goddess 'Mao' standing holding out diadem. (C) Kushan Empire – Copper Hemidrachm of Kanishka (c. 127-150 AD), Jammu series. MAC3188, 5. 11g. Obv: king standing near an altar, making sacrifice. Bactrian legend (ShA)OKANESh(KI) around. Rev: wind-god running to left with hands held high, Bactrian legend OADO to right.
Very Fine and Better, Scarce.
Although the goddess is labelled here as 'Mao', it is evident from her form that she is Ardochsho.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 3,500-4,000
Sold For :
Rs. 4,700
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