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Lot No.61
AUC32
Ancient India
Auction Date: 14-12-2018
Silver
Satavahanas, silver portrait half drachm of Madhariputa Siri Pulumavi (c. 225-250 AD), similar to drachms listed in MCSI 164-165, 1.30g. Obv: Bust of king, with curly hair, facing right; Brahmi legend …Pulumavisa above. Rev: 'Ujjain' symbol and six-arched hill, wavy line below; Tamil-Brahmi legend Arahanaku Madhariputa… around.
Very fine+, Very rare.
Half drachms of Madhariputa Pulumavi are much rarer than the quarter drachms and this is an excellent specimen, showing the right portions of legends on obverse and reverse so as to facilitate a definite attribution.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 7,000-8,000
Sold For :
Rs. 50,000
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