|
Lot No.59
AUC40
Ancient India
Auction Date: 26-12-2021
Silver
Satavahanas - silver 'portrait' type drachm of Vasithiputa Siva Siri Pulumavi (c.120-135 AD), 2.46g. Obv: curly-haired bust of the king facing right, with jewel on the forehead, sporting a small moustache and a line of thin facial hair along the cheeks, with heavy ear-plugs; 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 Vahittimakanaku Tiru Tiva Pudumaviku around.
Extremely fine, Extremely rare.
An extremely well preserved specimen of this rare issue of the Satavahana portrait series.
View Lot
Estimated Price :
Rs. 20,000-25,000
Sold For :
Rs. 30,000
|