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Lot No.56
AUC43
Ancient India
Auction Date: 23-12-2022
Copper
Taxila - uninscribed copper die-struck local coinage of post-Mauryan period, (c.200-150 BC), uniface series, 'symbolic’ type, PAIC 1437, 8.02g. Obv: Hill of six pellets and three-arched hill with crescent above a wavy line; two grapevines with bunches of grapes below. Rev: Blank.
Good Very fine, Rare.
The depiction of grapes might refer to the cult of the Greek god Dionysos, famous for his love of wine.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 3,000-4,000
Sold For :
Rs. 4,200
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