Lot 488: India, Parataraja dynasty of Baluchistan. Unknown king. Ca. 5th Century A.D. Æ didrachm.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 31 (Auction 346)

Description

India, Parataraja dynasty of Baluchistan. Unknown king. Ca. 5th Century A.D. Æ didrachm (19 mm, 3.87 g). Diademed, bearded bust of king right / Swastika turning right, with traces of Brahmi legend around. Pieper 819; Senior 299.1; Tandon 75. Very rare.

This enigmatic king issued coins in the style of the Paratarajas, but his coins are heavier. He may have been a later successor to the dynasty who tried to revive its fortunes.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 488
Listing #: 202803
Closed: Friday, March 27, 2020 6:42:20 PM CT
Estimate: $75

Sold Winning Bid: $70
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Description

This enigmatic king issued coins in the style of the Paratarajas, but his coins are heavier. He may have been a later successor to the dynasty who tried to revive its fortunes.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 488
Listing #: 202803
Closed: Friday, March 27, 2020 6:42:20 PM CT
Estimate: $75