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Lot No.52
AUC29
Ancient India
Auction Date: 15-12-2017
Copper
Kushans - two copper coins: (A) Copper Hemidrachm of Huvishka (c.150-180AD), 'elephant rider' type, rounded letter forms attributed to Taxila mint, MAC 3291-3301, 10.39g. Obv: King riding on elephant, holding goad (Ankush) in his hand; traces of Bactrian legend around. Rev: Oesho/Shiva standing holding trident, crude legend to right and Tamgha to left. (B) Copper hemidrachm of Vasudeva I (c.180-220AD), MAC 3494-3495, 8.61g. Obv: King standing holding trident and
offering sacrifice at an altar with trident, crude Bactrian legend around. Rev: Shiva reclining against Nandi. (2 coins)
Very fine, Rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 4,000-5,000
Sold For :
Rs. 4,300
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