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Lot 365: India, Ancient Erich city. 2nd century B.C. Æ coin. 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 27 (Auction 335)
- Sold Winning Bid: $50
- 2 Bid(s)
Description
2nd century B.C. Æ coin (12 mm, 1.52 g). Brahmi legend in two lines Rajno Sa(ha/sra)sena(sa), divided by a countermarked palm tree-on-hill symbol / Blank. Pieper 517. King Sahasrasena is known only from his coins. This specimen is boldly struck with his name clearly visible. Very rare. Very fine.
Erikachha was an ancient Indian city state famous for issuing copper coins using three different manufacturing techniques: punchmarked (as in this specimen), cast and die-struck.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 365
- Listing #: 211790
- Closed: Friday, March 15, 2019 6:01:20 PM CT
- Estimate: $75