Lot 425: India, Shosheni city state. Ca. 2nd century B.C. Æ coin.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 30 (Auction 343)

Description

India, Shosheni city state. Ca. 2nd century B.C. Æ coin (12 mm, 1.43 g). Brahmi legend Shosheniye arranged clockwise / Crescent. Not listed in any catalog. A pleasing specimen with complete details. Very rare and important coin.

This rare type was earlier misattributed to Kausambi. However, the legend Shosheniye indicates it was issued by a hitherto unknown city in northern India called Shosheni.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 425
Listing #: 238551
Closed: Friday, December 6, 2019 5:21:20 PM CT
Estimate: $200

Starting Bid: $120
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Description

This rare type was earlier misattributed to Kausambi. However, the legend Shosheniye indicates it was issued by a hitherto unknown city in northern India called Shosheni.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 425
Listing #: 238551
Closed: Friday, December 6, 2019 5:21:20 PM CT
Estimate: $200