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Lot No.188
AUC39
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 15-08-2021
Copper
Early medieval Gujarat, 'fish' type copper coin with inscription that possibly reads 'Shri Bhogamati', unattributable to any particular king or dynasty (700-800 AD), 0.40g. Obv: Fish to right within dotted border. Rev: A trident in centre with Siddha inscription, tentatively read as Shri Bho/ga ma ti on either side.
Very fine+, Very rare.
Bhogavati or Bhogamati was the name of a mythological city situated on the river Sarasvati. In medieval times, it came to be associated with a city located in the region of the Gulf of Khambayat. Coins with similar legend are also known in other types and they might be feudatory issues of a dynasty that was in charge of this region.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,500-2,000
Sold For :
Rs. 1,600
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