Lot 757: India, Post-Sunga kings of Mathura. Brahmamitra. 1st century B.C. Æ.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)

Description

Brahmamitra. 1st century B.C. Æ (17 mm, 6.05 g). The goddess Lakshmi standing facing with one arm raised; Brahmi legend Brahmamitasa above / Traces of elephants standing. Pieper -. Very rare. Brown-green patina with red encrustations. Very fine.

Brahmamitra was a local king who ruled over the Mathura region after the collapse of the Sunga Empire. This specimen has the complete king's name Brahmamitra clearly visible.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 757
Listing #: 234804
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:06:00 PM CT
Estimate: $150

Sold Winning Bid: $90
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Description

Brahmamitra was a local king who ruled over the Mathura region after the collapse of the Sunga Empire. This specimen has the complete king's name Brahmamitra clearly visible.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 757
Listing #: 234804
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:06:00 PM CT
Estimate: $150