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Lot No.55
eAUC36
Ancient India
Auction Date: 26-09-2020
Copper
Ancient North India, republican coinage of indigenous communities ('tribes'), copper coin of Rajanya community, (100-50 BC), handa 'Tribal Coins', Pl. XXX - 7c, 1.48g. Obv: Goddess (Devasena/Shashthi?) standing facing with one hand akimbo and other raised in a gesture, brahmi legend Rajaña Jana(pada)… around. Rev: Humped bull walking to left within a rayed circular border.
Very fine+, Rare.
The name 'Rajanya' denotes the Kshatriya varna and most likely the Rajanyas were one of the martial communities of Ancient India. Their habitational area was Northwest Punjab. Many ancient Indian texts, like the Kashika, and the grammar of Panini, make a direct reference to the Rajanyas.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 5,000-7,000
Sold For :
Rs. 22,000
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