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Lot No.54
eAUC36
Ancient India
Auction Date: 26-09-2020
Silver
Satavahanas, silver 'portrait'-type quarter drachm of Madhariputa Siri Pulumavi, (225-250 AD), MCSI 164-165, 0.71g. Obv: Bust of king with curly hair facing right. Rev: Six-arched hill, wavy line below; Tamil-brahmi legend …hanaku Madhariputa… around.
Very fine, Rare.
Madhariputa Pulumavi is the only Satavahana ruler whose portrait type coinage consists of quarter units struck as regular issues. It is difficult to find examples where the name of the ruler is legible.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 7,000-10,000
Sold For :
Rs. 17,000
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