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Lot No.51
eAUC04
Ancient India
Auction Date: 18-05-2024
Silver
Western Kshatrapas, Kardamaka dynasty, contemporary forgery of the silver drachm of Rudrasimha I as Mahakshatrapa (c.177-198 AD), Fishman 11.2, Mint A, Error date SE 134, 1.96g. Obv: Profile bust of king to right wearing flat cap and earrings, Corrupt Greek legend around, date in numbers behind bust. 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 Rudradamnaputrasa Rajno Mahakshatrapasa Rudrasihasa.
Very scarce.
The last date known for Rudrasimha I's reign is SE 119. Hence the date SE 134 appearing on this coin is in error. The surface on the obverse reveals a copper core, making this coin a contemporary forgery.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,000-1,200
Sold For :
Rs. 1,600
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