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Lot No.79
eAUC02
Ancient India
Auction Date: 16-10-2021
Silver
Satavahanas- silver 'portrait'-type drachm of Vasithiputa Siva Siri Pulumavi(c.120-135 AD), 2.22g. Obv:Curly-haired bust of the king facing right, with long neck, heavy ear-plugs and a jewel on the forehead, sporting a small moustache and a line of thin facial hair along the cheeks; Brahmi legend Raño Vasithiputasa Siva Siri Pulumavisa around. Rev: Dynastic emblem composed of modified 'Ujjain symbol', six-arched hill with crescent, sun and wavy line in the centre; legend in Southern Brahmi Arahanaku Vahitti Makanaku Tiva Tiru Pudumaviku around.
About extremely fine, Extremely rare.
This is a very rare variety of Siva Siri Pulumavi's portrait coinage, showing a differently executed bust with long neck, prominent nose and a thinner countenance with facial hair. Most likely it was struck in a mint located in the Eastern part of the Satavahana Empire.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 25,000-30,000
Sold For :
Rs. 43,000
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