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Lot No.48
AUC35
Ancient India
Auction Date: 20-12-2019
Copper
Pre-Gupta Central India, 'Garuda' type copper coin of king Shridhara Varma, (300-350 AD), unpublished in major sources, 1.00g. Obv: Anthropoid Garuda running to right. Rev: Garuda seated cross-legged in centre, brahmi legend Maharajadhiraja Shridharavarma around.
Very fine, Extremely rare.
Shridhara Varma is known from his inscriptions at Eran and Kanakhera in Central India. He is described to be of 'Shaka' race in the inscriptions. It is possible that he was related to the Western Kshatrapas of Gujarat. His coins are very rare and struck in the same weight range as the Nagas of Padmavati.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 10,000-12,000
Sold For :
Rs. 10,000
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