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Lot 389: India, Greco-Baktrian kingdom. Agathokles Dikaios. Ca. 185-175 B.C. Æ unit.

AUCTION:  Triskeles - Auction 29 (Auction 340)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $90
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India, Greco-Baktrian kingdom. Agathokles Dikaios. Ca. 185-175 B.C. Æ unit (25 mm, 10.82 g). Lion standing right / Female deity (goddess Lakshmi) standing facing, holding lotus; Brahmi legend Rajane Agathukle(yasasa). HGC 12, 98; Bopearachchi 10A. This is the earliest depiction of goddess Lakshmi on copper coins. Rare. .

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
  • Lot #: 389
  • Listing #: 201328
  • Closed: Friday, September 13, 2019 6:09:20 PM CT
  • Estimate: $150