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Lot No.99
AUC30
Ancient India
Auction Date: 19-05-2018
Silver
Satavahanas, silver ½ drachm of Gotamiputa Siri Yajna Satakani (155-180 AD), 1.16g. Obv: portrait bust of king with frizzled hair-style and heavy ear-plugs, wearing a high head ornament (Shiromani), Brahmi legend Rano Gotamipu… (ña) Satakanisa around. Rev: Satavahana dynastic emblem, composed of six-arched hill with crescent, modified Ujjain symbol,
a wavy line, and sun; Southern Brahmi legend Arahanaku Gotami(pu)…
Very fine+, Very rare.
Fractional bust-type silver coins of the Satavahana rulers other than Madhariputa Pulumavi are extremely rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 5,000-5,500
Sold For :
Rs. 9,500
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