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Lot No.3
AUC43
Ancient India
Auction Date: 23-12-2022
Silver
Archaic silver punch-marked coin, Upper Mahanadi Valley region, 'Sonepur hoard' type, usually attributed to 'Kalinga’ or 'Vidarbha' Janapadas' - ABCD configuration, MATEC nos. 3951-3956, 1.18g. Obv: Four symbols - 1x Elephant, 1x Bull, 1x a grain-like pellet within a dotted border, 1x pair of oxen yoked to a plough.Rev: Plain.
Good Very fine, Very scarce
In his recent study on archaic punch-marked coins from the Deccan, Prashant Kulkarni has drawn interesting parallels between the 'pellet’ symbol and megalithic funerary architecture.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 3,000-4,000
Sold For :
Rs. 6,200
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