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Lot 566: India, Gurjara-Pratihara empire of northern India. Ca. 8th Century AR dramma.
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 31 (Auction 346)
- Sold Winning Bid: $30
- 1 Bid(s)
Description
India, Gurjara-Pratihara empire of northern India. Ca. 8th Century AR dramma (20 mm, 3.84 g). King's bearded bust right, wearing ornate crown; Brahmi legend Ma to right / Stylized fire altar with two attendants. Maheshwari, Imitations in Continuity, 1304-1311. Rare and choice.
This early coin type was issued by the Gurjura Pratiharas, imitating the Hunnic coinage of Vasudeva of Zabul. This is the earliest issue (Type 1) to carry a Brahmi legend.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 566
- Listing #: 206780
- Closed: Friday, March 27, 2020 7:08:20 PM CT
- Estimate: $50