Lot 729: India, City states. Suktimati. 4th century B.C. Æ unit.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)

Description

4th century B.C. Æ unit (15 mm, 1.84 g). Horse walking left, with Brahmi legend Sutimati around / 3 punches - Brahmi legend Sutimati (x2) and Ujjain symbol below. Pieper -; MACW -. Unpublished and extremely rare. A boldly struck specimen with a complete legend. Choice. Very fine.

The coinage of Suktimati (near Kausambi) is rare and symbolically very rich. This cast type is seemingly unrecorded in any catalogue.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 729
Listing #: 234776
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:01:20 PM CT
Estimate: $150

Starting Bid: $90
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Description

The coinage of Suktimati (near Kausambi) is rare and symbolically very rich. This cast type is seemingly unrecorded in any catalogue.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 729
Listing #: 234776
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:01:20 PM CT
Estimate: $150