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Lot No.98
AUC48
Ancient India
Auction Date: 12-04-2025
Copper
Eastern Chalukyas - fractional coin in alloyed copper attributed to Vishnuvardhana I alias Vishamasiddhi (624-641 AD), unpublished in major sources, 1.37g. Obv: roaring lion facing left, a dagger in front of its gaping mouth; Brahmi legend …sha ma above. Rev: Shrivatsa resting on lotus within a rayed circle.
Extremely fine, Rare
It is unusual to have the lion facing left on this coin; on almost all Eastern Chalukya coins, the lion faces to right.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 4,000-5,000
Sold For :
Rs. 4,300
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