Lot 539: India, Nagas of Padmavati. Deva Naga. Ca. 3rd century A.D. Æ kakini.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 28 (Auction 338)

Description

Deva Naga. Ca. 3rd century A.D. Æ kakini (11 mm, 1.53 g). Chakra (sacred wheel) / Brahmi legend Maharaja Sri (Deva) written clockwise. Rare. Fine.

The Nagas ruled central India from their capital Padmavati, with 12 kings issuing small dumpy copper coins. The dynasty came to an end when the last ruler Ganapati Naga was subjugated by Samudra Gupta in the 4th century AD and the Naga kingdom was annexed to the growing Gupta empire.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 539
Listing #: 178374
Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 6:59:20 PM CT
Estimate: $40

Sold Winning Bid: $24
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Description

Deva Naga. Ca. 3rd century A.D. Æ kakini (11 mm, 1.53 g). Chakra (sacred wheel) / Brahmi legend Maharaja Sri (Deva) written clockwise. Rare. Fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 539
Listing #: 178374
Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 6:59:20 PM CT
Estimate: $40