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Lot 953: India, Datta dynasty, post-Mauryan central India. Bhavadatta. 2nd century B.C. PB. 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 26 (Auction 334)
- Starting Bid: $180
- 0 Bid(s)
Description
Bhavadatta. 2nd century B.C. PB (19 mm, 9.54 g). Human figure standing facing, with tree-in-railing to left / Ornate swastika with a taurine at the end of each arm; Brahmi legend Rano Bhavadatasa around. Not listed in Pieper and Mitchiner. Extremely Rare and important coin. Fine.
Tripuri was an ancient city located near modern-day Jabalpur. The Dattas were a local dynasty that briefly issued lead coins after the collapse of the Mauryan empire, and before the advent of the Satavahanas. Only three Datta rulers are known, with just a handful of coins reported. No specimen of these Datta rulers has appeared in auction... ever. Our specimen has the king's name Rano Bhavadatasa clearly visible.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 953
- Listing #: 201794
- Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 6:58:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $300