Lot 494: India, Ujjain city state. Ca. 2nd century B.C. Æ coin.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 28 (Auction 338)

Description

Ca. 2nd century B.C. Æ coin (18 mm, 5.93 g). Bold countermark of male figure (Shiva?) standing facing, holding danda (stick) / Traces of undertype with bull standing right. Not listed in Pieper. An attractive specimen, with clear traces of the undertype visible. Rare and choice. Very fine .

This uninscribed coin has a human figure punched on it - probably Lord Mahakal (Shiva), the deity worshipped in Ujjain.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 494
Listing #: 178332
Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 6:44:20 PM CT
Estimate: $150

Starting Bid: $90
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Description

This uninscribed coin has a human figure punched on it - probably Lord Mahakal (Shiva), the deity worshipped in Ujjain.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 494
Listing #: 178332
Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 6:44:20 PM CT
Estimate: $150