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Lot No.72
eAUC05
Ancient India
Auction Date: 07-12-2024
Silver
Western Kshatrapas, Kardamaka dynasty, silver drachm of Damajadashri III as Mahakshatrapa (c.249-256 AD), Fishman 26.1.171, Mint B, dated SE 171, 2.22g. Obv: Profile bust of king to right wearing flat cap and earrings, Greek legend around, date in Brahmi numerals behind bust reading as 171. 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 reading from 3 o'clock clockwise as Rajno (Maha)kshatra(pasa Damase)naputrasa Rajno Mahakshatrapasa Damajadashri(ya).
Very fine, Very rare.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 3,000-4,000
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