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Lot No.48
eAUC04
Ancient India
Auction Date: 18-05-2024
Silver
Western Kshatrapas, Kardamaka dynasty, silver drachm of Rudrasimha I as Mahakshatrapa (c.177-198 AD), Fishman 11.5, Mint B, Undated type and listed as extremely rare , 2.17g. Obv: Profile bust of king to right wearing flat cap and earrings, Greek legend around, Rev: Three arch hill (chaitya) at center surmounted by a crescent and flanked by sun and moon, wavy line (river) below, Brahmi legend in Prakrit language from 2 o'clock Rajno Mahakshatrapasa Rudra(dama)putrasa Rajno Mahakshatrapasa Rudrasihasa.
Extremely fine, Extremely rare.
Only one coin of this type is listed by Fishman and the coin offered in this auction is of high quality than the listed one. Fishman has mentioned that only a few of these undated type coins have been reported to exists. Presumably, this type of coin has not been offered in past auctions.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 20,000-25,000
Sold For :
Rs. 20,000
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