Lot 495: 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 (16 mm, 3.38 g). Siva standing facing, holding a solar standard; tree-in-railing to left / 4-orbed Ujjain symbol. Pieper 265. Scarce and choice. Very fine.

The sun standard that Shiva is holding here is important iconographically.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 495
Listing #: 178333
Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 6:44:40 PM CT
Estimate: $125

Sold Winning Bid: $75
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Description

Ca. 2nd century B.C. Æ coin (16 mm, 3.38 g). Siva standing facing, holding a solar standard; tree-in-railing to left / 4-orbed Ujjain symbol. Pieper 265. Scarce and choice. Very fine.

The sun standard that Shiva is holding here is important iconographically.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 495
Listing #: 178333
Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 6:44:40 PM CT
Estimate: $125