Lot 754: India, Tribal issues. Yaudheya tribe. 1st century B.C. Æ. Bahudhanake type, Class 2.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)

Description

Yaudheya tribe. 1st century B.C. Æ (20 mm, 3.56 g). Bahudhanake type, Class 2. Bull standing right with yupa (sacrificial post) to right, with Brahmi legend Yaudheyanam Bahudhanake around / Elephant standing right with trunk raised. Pieper 1110; Devendra Handa, Tribal Coins of Ancient India, ppl. XL-XLI. Nicely struck on a full flan. Scarce and choice. Brownish-tan patina with heavy deposits on reverse. Very fine.

The Yaudheyas were a powerful tribe in north India, famous for their martial skills. They issued copper coins for over 400 years - the Bahudhanake type coins are one of their earliest issues.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 754
Listing #: 234801
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:05:30 PM CT
Estimate: $75

Sold Winning Bid: $45
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Description

The Yaudheyas were a powerful tribe in north India, famous for their martial skills. They issued copper coins for over 400 years - the Bahudhanake type coins are one of their earliest issues.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 754
Listing #: 234801
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:05:30 PM CT
Estimate: $75