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Lot No.115
AUC42
Ancient India
Auction Date: 06-08-2022
Copper
Kaushambi (Vatsa) - monarchical coinage attributed to pre-Kushana period, (c.50-100 AD), alloyed copper coin of Shiva(dasa/mitra?), not listed in PAIC, 2.25g. Obv: Strung bow and arrow, tree-in-railing and a sacrificial post in a row; Brahmi legend Shiva(da/mi?)… below. Rev: Bull standing facing right.
Very fine, Very rare.
The suffix to the name 'Shiva-' is not clearly seen on the coin. It could be either '-dasa' or '-mitra'. Whichever way, the name is not known otherwise to the series of monarchical coins of Kaushambi.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 6,000-8,000
Sold For :
Rs. 6,000
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