Classical Numismatic Group

Triton XXIII  –  14 - 15 January 2020

Classical Numismatic Group, Triton XXIII

Ancient, British and World Coins

Part 1: Tu, 14.01.2020, from 3:00 PM CET
Part 2: Tu, 14.01.2020, from 8:00 PM CET
Part 3: We, 15.01.2020, from 3:00 PM CET
Part 4: We, 15.01.2020, from 8:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

INDIA, Medieval (Southern Deccan). Chalukyas of Kalyana. Uncertain ruler. Circa 973-1068 or later. AV Pagoda (13mm, 3.83 g, 1h). Boar/Temple type. Caparisoned boar standing right on ornate ground line; above, horizontal sankh shell and wheel ornament / Elaborately decorated triple-tiered parasol (or temple) surmounted by ornate pinnacle flanked by pellet-in-crescent and disk; streamers on either side. Cf. Mitchiner, South I, 269 (quarter pagoda) and 270 (fanam); Adams–; Album 32, lot 1757. Underlying luster. EF. Very rare.

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Price realized 3'250 USD
Starting price 2'500 USD
Estimate 4'000 USD
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