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Lot No.41
eAUC04
Ancient India
Auction Date: 18-05-2024
Copper
Kushans - copper drachm of Kujula Kadphises (c.40-80 AD), posthumous Hermaios type, Taxila region, ISCH B7.1, 2.98g. Obv: Diademed and draped bust, with blundered Greek legend around. Rev: Winged Nike standing left, holding diadem in extended right hand, monogram in right field; Kharoshthi legend Maharajasa Rajatirajasa… around.
Good very fine, Very scarce.
This reduced Indian standard copper unit circulated in the Taxila region. The obverse is an early Kushan imitation of the Indo-Greek tetradrachm of Hermaios, while the reverse design is copied from the Indo-Parthian coins of Gondophares.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 3,000-4,000
Sold For :
Rs. 3,000
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