Lot 720: Indo-Scythian Kingdom, Satraps of Mathura. Sodasa. 1st century A.D. PB 1/2 unit.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)

Description

Sodasa. 1st century A.D. PB 1/2 unit (17 mm, 4.90 g). The goddess Lakshmi standing facing, holidng a lotus; Brahmi legend Mahakhatapasa putasa khatapasa So(dasasa) around / Abhisekha of Lakshmi: the goddess standing facing, watered by an elephant on lotus on either side. BMC, p. 190, 136-7. Possibly the first appearance of a coin of Sodasa at auction. Extremely rare. Choice but quite fragile. Very fine.

Sodasa's lead coins are extremely rare. Allan lists only two specimens of this half denomination with Gajalakshmi depicted on the reverse.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 720
Listing #: 234767
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 5:59:50 PM CT
Estimate: $400

Sold Winning Bid: $240
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Description

Sodasa's lead coins are extremely rare. Allan lists only two specimens of this half denomination with Gajalakshmi depicted on the reverse.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 720
Listing #: 234767
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 5:59:50 PM CT
Estimate: $400