Lot 485: India, Parataraja dynasty. Koziya. Ca. A.D. 230-270. Æ drachm.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 31 (Auction 346)

Description

India, Parataraja dynasty. Koziya. Ca. A.D. 230-270. Æ drachm (16 mm, 1.85 g). Crowned bust left / Bold swastika turning right, with Kharoshthi legend around Koziyasa Kozanaputasa Paratarajasa (of Koziya, son of Kozana, king of the Paratas). Tandon 48. This is the earliest type issued by Koziya. Rare.

Senior had called this ruler Spajhayam, but his reading has now been corrected by Tandon.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 485
Listing #: 202800
Closed: Friday, March 27, 2020 6:41:20 PM CT
Estimate: $75

Sold Winning Bid: $45
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Description

Senior had called this ruler Spajhayam, but his reading has now been corrected by Tandon.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 485
Listing #: 202800
Closed: Friday, March 27, 2020 6:41:20 PM CT
Estimate: $75