Lot 773: India, Western Kshatrapas. Rudrasimha III. Ca. A.D. 385-415. PB unit.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)

Description

Rudrasimha III. Ca. A.D. 385-415. PB unit (15 mm, 1.72 g). Humped bull standing right, with srivatsa symbol above, all within a square beaded border / 3-arched hill with sun right, wavy line (river) below, and Saka Era date in Brahmi numerals 318 at bottom. Fishman 28.27.318. Scarce. Olive-green patina. Very fine.

Rudrasimha III was the last Kshatrapa (Saka) ruler who was defeated by Chandragupta II Vikramaditya when Gujarat was annexed to the Gupta Empire.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 773
Listing #: 234820
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:08:40 PM CT
Estimate: $40

Sold Winning Bid: $79
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Description

Rudrasimha III was the last Kshatrapa (Saka) ruler who was defeated by Chandragupta II Vikramaditya when Gujarat was annexed to the Gupta Empire.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 773
Listing #: 234820
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:08:40 PM CT
Estimate: $40