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Lot No.63
AUC40
Ancient India
Auction Date: 26-12-2021
Copper
Tribal monarchies in North India, Audumbaras, copper coin of Rudradasa (50BC-50AD), Pieper 1147, 2.61g. Obv: Architectural temple in centre, trident-battle axe standard to right, Brahmi legend Mahadevasa above, Odubarisa to left. Rev: Ficus tree in a railing, forepart of elephant to right, Kharoshthi legend Mahadevasa above and Rudradasasa to left.
Extremely fine, Very rare.
The grammarian Panini knew Audumbaras and included them into a high caste Kshatriya group. Their coins are known mainly from the Himachal Pradesh foothills between Sirmaur and Chamba. They are bi-scriptural, and mention names of kings appended with their tribal appellation.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 25,000-30,000
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