Lot 966: India, Unknown city state in northern India. 2nd century B.C. Æ.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 26 (Auction 334)

Description

2nd century B.C. Æ (12 mm, 1.73 g). Brahmi legend Shosheniye arranged clockwise / Crescent. Not listed in any catalog. A pleasing specimen with complete details. Very rare and important coin. Dark brown patina. Very fine.

This rare type was earlier misattributed to Kausambi. However, the legend Shosheniye indicates it was issued by a hitherto unknown city called Shosheni.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 966
Listing #: 201807
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 7:01:15 PM CT
Estimate: $150

Sold Winning Bid: $155
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Description

This rare type was earlier misattributed to Kausambi. However, the legend Shosheniye indicates it was issued by a hitherto unknown city called Shosheni.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 966
Listing #: 201807
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 7:01:15 PM CT
Estimate: $150