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Lot No.104
AUC29
Ancient India
Auction Date: 15-12-2017
Copper
Post- Vakataka Maharashtra/ Telangana - bull-type coin in 'Vishnukundin'-inspired style, (c.700- 800AD), possibly issued by local Rashtrakuta rulers, 3.39g. Obv: bull standing facing right in dotted border; Brahmi/Kannada inscription Dhāva or Dhora above. Rev: Sankha shell between two lamp-stands in a rayed circle 'Dhora' might suggest the issuing ruler to be the Rashtrakuta king Dhruva Dharawarsha (780-793).
Very fine, Rare.
The palaeography of the legend matches very closely with inscriptions of this king.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 4,000-5,000
Sold For :
Rs. 4,000
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