Lot 722: India, Paratarajas. Koziya. Ca. A.D. 230-270. Æ drachm.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)

Description

Koziya. Ca. A.D. 230-270. Æ drachm (14 mm, 1.39 g). Diademed bust left with long eyes / Bold swastika turning right, with Kharoshthi legend around, Koziyasa Kozanaputasa Paratarajasa (of Koziya, son of Kozana, king of the Paratas). Tandon 49-50. Rare. Dark green patina. Very fine.

The Paratarajas were an Indo-Parthian dynasty that ruled in modern-day Baluchistan. Koziya had the longest reign - Senior called him Spajheya, but this reading has since been corrected by Tandon.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 722
Listing #: 234769
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:00:10 PM CT
Estimate: $75

Sold Winning Bid: $55
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Description

The Paratarajas were an Indo-Parthian dynasty that ruled in modern-day Baluchistan. Koziya had the longest reign - Senior called him Spajheya, but this reading has since been corrected by Tandon.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 722
Listing #: 234769
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:00:10 PM CT
Estimate: $75