Lot 503: India, Indo-Scythians. Maues. Ca. 125-85 B.C. Heavy Æ unit.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 28 (Auction 338)

Description

Maues. Ca. 125-85 B.C. Heavy Æ unit (27 mm, 11.55 g). Balarama-Sankarshana standing facing, holding club and plough; Greek legend around / Goddess standing right, holding fillet or mala (Hindu prayer beads); Kharoshthi legend around Rajadirajasa mahatasa Moasa (of Great King of Kings Maues). HGC 12, 539; Senior 20.1. This specimen has a massive flan. Very rare. Fine.

An important coin in Hindu iconography. Balarama, the elder brother of Lord Krishna, is shown here holding a plough - one of the earliest depictions of this deity.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 503
Listing #: 178341
Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 6:47:20 PM CT
Estimate: $300

Starting Bid: $180
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Description

An important coin in Hindu iconography. Balarama, the elder brother of Lord Krishna, is shown here holding a plough - one of the earliest depictions of this deity.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 503
Listing #: 178341
Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 6:47:20 PM CT
Estimate: $300