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Lot No.89
AUC37
Ancient India
Auction Date: 19-12-2020
Copper
Taxila, inscribed die-struck coinage, 'Doyakadesha' region/city state, (100-50 BC), copper coin, 7.65g. Obv: Facing elephant in centre, hill & hollow cross to left, palm tree in railing to right. Rev: Horse facing left, traces of three-arch hill above and six-arch hill to left; Kharosthi legend Doyakadesa/Damshadate. MAC 4426/Pieper 1105.
Very fine+, Very rare.
Coins of this type bear two different legends, 'Hiranyasame' and 'Dojaka/Doyakadesa'. It has been recently suggested that the latter legend be read as 'Damshadate'. What these legends mean is still in doubt, but most likely they were localities/city states in the Gandhara region.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 12,000-15,000
Sold For :
Rs. 12,000
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