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Lot No.46
AUC49
Ancient India
Auction Date: 02-08-2025
Silver
Western Kshatrapas, Karddamaka dynasty, silver drachm of Rudrasimha I s/o Rudradaman as Mahakshatrapa (SE 99/100-119/ 177/78-197 AD), dated SE 117 (fully visible), Fishman 11.6.117, Mint B, listed as 'extremely rare', 2.12g. Obv: profile bust of king facing right, illegible Greek legend around; date behind the head. Rev: dynastic emblem in centre, Brahmi legend Rajño Mahakshatrapasa Rudradamaputrasa Rajño Mahakshatrapasa Rudrasihasa around.
About extremely fine, Extremely rare.
Fishman remarks that only two specimens with the date SE 117 were known to him, one in a private collection and another one in IIRNS Newsline, issue 32; making this an extremely rare date/mint combination. On this coin, the date is very clearly visible.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 20,000-25,000
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