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Lot No.63
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Mahatalavaras, Telangana/ Andhra region - uninscribed 'horse' type copper coin, (c.250-300 AD), unpublished in major sources, 1.20g. Obv: horse standing on a pedestal, facing left; triangle-headed standard above. Rev: sacred 'Shrivatsa' symbol in a double rectangular border with dots.
About 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.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 4,000-5,000
Sold For :
Rs. 16,000
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