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Lot No.91
eAUC02
Ancient India
Auction Date: 16-10-2021
Lead
Kuras of Kolhapur - lead coin of Gotamiputa Vilivayakura (c.100-150 AD), counterstruck on a coin of Vasithiputa Vilivayakura, MIGIS-9 Type 1380b, 15.16g. Obv: Strung bow and arrow pointed upwards and Brahmi legend Rano Gotamiputasa… Kurasa around; traces of platform of the arched hill (undertype). Rev: Ten-arched hill on a platform struck over a bow and arrow emblem surrounded by Brahmi legend …Vasithiputasa Vilivaya…
Very fine+, Very rare.
Such counterstruck coins were first reported in the Brahmapuri Hoard of Kura coins in 1877 and are very known. They have proved instrumental in offering an internal chronology for Kura kings.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 8,000-10,000
Sold For :
Rs. 8,000
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