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Lot No.149
AUC46
Ancient India
Auction Date: 23-12-2023
Copper
Kushans - copper quarter unit of Kanishka (c.127-150 AD), 'Sakyamuni Buddha' type, Goebl 788, 5.28g. Obv: king standing to left, holding trident, performing sacrifice; traces of Bactrian legend around. Rev: Buddha standing facing, making the gesture of reassurance with right hand; Bactrian legend SAKAMANO BO… to right and tamgha to left.
Good very fine for the type, Extremely rare.
Quarter units of the 'Buddha' type are extremely rare with only a few specimens known to exist.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 25,000-30,000
Sold For :
Rs. 33,000
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