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Lot No.174
AUC42
Ancient India
Auction Date: 06-08-2022
Copper
Tribal monarchies in North India - Audumbaras, copper coin of Shivadasa (c.50BC-50AD), PAIC 1030, 2.21g. Obv: Architectural temple in centre, trident-battle axe standard to right, wavy line below; Brahmi legend …Odubarisa to left. Rev: Ficus tree in a railing, forepart of elephant to right, wavy line below; Kharoshthi legend …Shivadasasa to left.
Very 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. 20,000-25,000
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