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Lot No.37
AUC41
Ancient India
Auction Date: 02-04-2022
Copper
Ancient Vatsa region - inscribed cast coinage of Kaushambi area, (c.200-150 BC), guild issue, 'lanky bull' type, not listed in PAIC, 1.10g. Obv: bull standing facing left, triangle-headed standard to left, stylized 'Ujjain' symbol above. Rev: tree-in railing; Kharoshthi legend Vanikasa reading outwards above.
Extremely fine, Very rare.
This is a new and important type in Kaushambi coinage, previously unpublished. 'Vanikasa' suggests a group of merchants issued this coin, most likely as members of a trading guild. The use of Kharoshthi on coins from Kaushambi is a very rare feature although not entirely unknown.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 4,000-5,000
Sold For :
Rs. 4,000
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