Lot 981: India, Yaudheya tribe of ancient Punjab. Bahudhanake type. 1st century B.C. Æ unit.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 26 (Auction 334)

Description

Bahudhanake type. 1st century B.C. Æ unit (18 mm, 3.88 g). Bull standing right with yupa (sacrificial post) to right, with Brahmi legend Yaudheyanam Bahudhanake around / Traces of symbols. Pieper 1110; Devendra Handa, Tribal Coins of Ancient India, plates XL-XLI. Scarce specimen, with a clear legend. Reddish-brown and earthen green patina. Good fine / fair.

This scarce early type is called the Bahudhanake type because of its legend. It is listed by Handa as Class 2 in the Yaudheya series.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 981
Listing #: 201822
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 7:05:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Starting Bid: $60
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Description

This scarce early type is called the Bahudhanake type because of its legend. It is listed by Handa as Class 2 in the Yaudheya series.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 981
Listing #: 201822
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 7:05:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100