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Lot No.61
AUC48
Ancient India
Auction Date: 12-04-2025
Copper
Mahatalavaras, Telangana/ Andhra region - uninscribed 'horse' type copper coin, (c.250-300 AD), unpublished in major sources, 1.56g. Obv: horse standing on a pedestal, facing left. Rev: sacred 'Bhadrapitha' symbol in a double rectangular border.
Extremely fine, Very rare.
The horse was a dynastic emblem of the Mahatalavaras, who rose to prominence in the post-Satavahana period in Telangana, as feudatories and matrimonial relatives of the Ikshvakus. Their religious affiliation is not yet certain but the employment of hadrapitha symbol might suggest links to Jainism.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 5,000-7,000
Sold For :
Rs. 30,000
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