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Lot 736: India, City states. Erich. King Mitrasena. 2nd century B.C. Æ unit. 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)
- Sold Winning Bid: $60
- 1 Bid(s)
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