Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 27  –  9 - 11 September 2023

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 27

Celtic, Greek, Central Asian, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, Islamic and Modern ...

Part I: Sa, 09.09.2023, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part II: Su, 10.09.2023, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part III: Mo, 11.09.2023, from 12:00 PM CEST
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Description

INDIA, Post-Mauryan (Punjab). Kunindas. Amoghabuti, circa 150-80 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 2.25 g, 12 h). RAJNAH KUNINDASYA AMOGHABHUTISYA MAHARAJASYA ('Great King Amoghabhuti, of the Kunindas' in Brahmi) Deer standing right with raised head; to right, goddess Lakshmi standing front, holding long-stemmed lotus in her right hand and placing her left on her hip; to lower left, lotus flower. Rev. RAJNAH KUNINDASYA AMOGHABHUTISYA MAHARAJASYA ('Great King Amoghabhuti, of the Kunindas' in Brahmi) Six-arched hill with nandipada above, swastika and split standard on the left and tree in railing on the right; below, river. Pieper 1140. Minor horn silver, otherwise, about extremely fine.

The Kunindas were a native Indian dynasty in the foothills of the Himalayas. Their coinage includes this beautiful issue showing a deer standing next to Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, knowledge and spiritual enlightenment.

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Price realized 300 CHF
Starting price 25 CHF
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