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Lot 736: India, City states. Erich. King Mitrasena. 2nd century B.C. Æ unit.

AUCTION:  Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $60
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Description

King Mitrasena. 2nd century B.C. Æ unit (16 mm, 3.49 g). Brahmi legend in two lines, Rajno Mitasenasa / Yupa (sacrificial altar) in a railing. Pieper 520. Very rare. Brown patina. Nearly 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. King Mitrasena of Erikachha is known only from his coins. This specimen is boldly struck with the king's name clearly visible.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
  • Lot #: 736
  • Listing #: 234783
  • Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:02:30 PM CT
  • Estimate: $100