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Lot No.77
AUC21
An Important Collection of Ancient Coins of 'Dakshina-patha-pati' from North-Central Deccan (Marathwada and Vidarbha). Belonging to the Post-Mauryan / Early Satavahana Period, c. 200-50 BC
Auction Date: 07-08-2015
Copper
Group 7: Coins of other rulers similar to 'Sebaka' issues Coins of King Kukutakhāda (कुकुटखाद) The name 'Kukutakhada' refers to the cult of Skanda in ancient Maharashtra. It is a composite of 'Kukuta', meaning cockerel and 'Khāda', derived from Skānda स्कांद in Sanskrit, meaning a follower of Skanda. Some of these were first reported by A H Siddiqui as coins of the Vakatakas. But P P Kulkrani later corrected this attribution in light of fresh finds from the 'Pusad' aggregate.Obv: Bull walking to right, triangle-headed standard behind, Swastika above the hump; Brahmi legend Ramño Kukutakha…above. Rev: Traces of bold Nandipada drawn with double lines, Swastika to right, 6.15g.
Fine but Very Rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 8,000-10,000
Sold For :
Rs. 8,000
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