Lot 1016: India, Chach Dynasty of Multan. Sri Tapanasa. 7th century A.D. AR dramma.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 26 (Auction 334)

Description

Sri Tapanasa. 7th century A.D. AR dramma (12 mm, .78 g). Crowned bust of king right / Three pellets; Brahmi legend Sri Tapanasa around. MACW 4905-9; MNI 269-76. Rare. Toned. Very fine.

One of the last coins issued by the Hindu kings of Multan before the Islamic invasion in 712. The name Tapanasa means 'of the Sun', and may be a reference to the famous Sun Temple of Multan.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 1016
Listing #: 202114
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 7:13:45 PM CT
Estimate: $75

Sold Winning Bid: $45
1 Bid(s)

Description

Sri Tapanasa. 7th century A.D. AR dramma (12 mm, .78 g). Crowned bust of king right / Three pellets; Brahmi legend Sri Tapanasa around. MACW 4905-9; MNI 269-76. Rare. Toned. Very fine.

One of the last coins issued by the Hindu kings of Multan before the Islamic invasion in 712. The name Tapanasa means 'of the Sun', and may be a reference to the famous Sun Temple of Multan.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 1016
Listing #: 202114
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 7:13:45 PM CT
Estimate: $75