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Lot No.139
AUC38
Ancient India
Auction Date: 24-04-2021
Silver
Satavahanas, Vasithiputa Siri Vijaya Satakani (170-180 AD), silver drachm of 'portrait' type, 1.97g. Obv: Bust of king with curly hair to right, wearing large ear ornaments and a jewel on the head; Brahmi legend Raño Vasithiputasa…Satakanisa around. Rev: Dynastic emblem composed of six-arched hill, sun, crescent, modified 'Ujjain' symbol and wavy line; Southern Brahmi legend Arahanaku Vahittiputa…takanaku around.
Very fine, Extremely rare.
Drachms of Vijaya Satakani are amongst the rarest of the 'portrait' type silver coinage issued by the Satavahanas.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 25,000-30,000
Sold For :
Rs. 25,000
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