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Lot No.76
AUC42
Ancient India
Auction Date: 06-08-2022
Copper
Taxila - uninscribed copper die-struck local coinage of post-Mauryan period, (c.200-150 BC), uniface series, 'symbolic’ type, PAIC 1437, 10.15g. Obv: Hill of six pellets and three-arched hill with crescent above a wavy line; two grapevines with bunches of grapes below. Rev: Plain.
Extremely fine, Rare.
The depiction of grapes might refer to the cult of the Greek god Dionysus, famous for his love of wine.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 4,000-5,000
Sold For :
Rs. 4,300
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