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Lot No.38
AUC15
Ancient India
Auction Date: 02-02-2014
Silver
White (Alchon) Huns, Silver Drachm of 'Shahi Mepa' type, (6th Century AD), 3.13g. Obv: bust of king with conical head, large eyes and raised eyebrows, wearing a headdress and diadem with ribbons let free behind, crescent-moon supported on shoulders; Hephthalite Tamgha behind head and a sceptre with a banner attached in front; Brahmi legend 'Shahi' between 12 and 2 o'clock. Rev: Fire altar with attendants and the obverse design struck in repousseed fashion over it.
Extremely Fine, Rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 12,000-15,000
Sold For :
Rs. 27,000
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