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Lot No.97
AUC34
Ancient India
Auction Date: 10-08-2019
Copper
Hun (Hephthalite) Kingdom, copper state of Mihiragula (515-530 AD), Kashmir series, MAC 3779-3781, 7.92g. Obv: Kushan-style king standing holding a standard and offering a sacrifice; Brahmi legend Shahi Mi (hi) ragula around. Rev: Goddess seated holding a cornucopia.
Very Fine, Rare.
Mihiragula is known to have retired to Kashmir after suffering a defeat at the hands of Gupta ruler Narasimha Gupta Baladitya in mid-6th century AD. The coins he issued there follow Kushan / Kidarite prototypes.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 14,000-15,000
Sold For :
Rs. 14,000
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