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Lot No.62
AUC20
Ancient India
Auction Date: 12-04-2015
Silver
Satavahanas, Silver Portrait Drachm of Gotamiputa Siri Yaña Satakani (180-210AD), MCSI 161-162, 2.12g. Obv: Bust of king in profile to right, wearing straight hair, heavy ear-ornaments and a head-jewel; Brahmi legend …putasa Siri Yana Satakanisa. Rev: Satavahana dynastic emblem composed of six-arched hill topped by crescent, modified 'Ujjain' symbol, wavy line, Sun and crescent moon; Southern Brahmi legend Arahanaku Gotamiputaku Tiru Yana…
Very Fine, Rare.
The style of the ruler's head appears to have been influenced by Roman portraiture here.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 4,000-5,000
Sold For :
Rs. 4,000
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