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Lot No.609
AUC24
Ancient India
Auction Date: 10-04-2016
Gold
Post-Kushan Gangetic Valley, 'Mashra' / 'Magra' (250-300 AD), Gold Dinar, Goebl 578, 7.73g. Obv: Nimbate king, standing wearing a tunic, holding a Chakra-standard and offering sacrifice at an altar, a trident with pennant tied in the background; pseudo-Bactrian inscription around, with Brahmi letters Ma Shra to the right of the standard. Rev: Goddess
Ardokhsho seated facing on a throne, holding a cornucopia in one hand and a diadem in the other.
Very Fine, Very Rare.
These coins are usually turn up in Eastern UP around Kaushambi. The Maghas are possible contenders and the legend might stand for 'Shri Ma', the initial for the dynastic name.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,25,000-1,50,000
Sold For :
Rs. 1,65,000
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