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Lot 411: India, Nagas of Padmavati. Skanda Naga. 3rd century A.D. Æ kakini. 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 27 (Auction 335)
- Sold Winning Bid: $34
- 3 Bid(s)
Description
Skanda Naga. 3rd century A.D. Æ kakini (14 mm). Peacock advancing right / Brahmi legend (Mahara)ja Skanda Na(ga) written clockwise. Coins of Skanda Naga are rare. This specimen is struck on a broad flan. Fine.
The Nagas ruled central India from their capital Padmavati, with 12 kings issuing small dumpy copper coins. The dynasty came to an end when the last ruler Ganapati Naga was subjugated by Samudra Gupta in the 4th century AD and the Naga kingdom was annexed to the growing Gupta empire.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 411
- Listing #: 211836
- Closed: Friday, March 15, 2019 6:16:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $40