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Lot No.79
AUC38
Ancient India
Auction Date: 24-04-2021
Copper
Ancient Malwa, Ujjain/Mandasor region, post-Mauryan inscribed die-struck copper coin of Jinhumita (Jishnumitra), (250-200 BC), not listed in Pieper, 6.69g. Obv: Stylistically executed human figure, standing facing holding a staff and a water-pot, traces of a river symbol below; Brahmi legend (Ra)ño Jeenhumitasa above.
Very fine+, Very rare.
The earliest of inscribed indigenous coin-types were produced in Malwa by local post-Mauryan monarchies. Jinhumita was probably one such ruler in the Ujjain/Mandasor region. The palaeography of the letters suggests a period not far removed from Mauryan/Asokan inscriptions.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 8,000-10,000
Sold For :
Rs. 8,500
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