Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 25  –  11 - 14 March 2023

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 25

Ancient, Medieval and World Coins

Part 1: Sa, 11.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 12.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 3: Mo, 13.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 4: Tu, 14.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

★ Apparently unique ★

INDIA, Post-Mauryan (Deccan). Uncertain. Circa 1st-2nd centuries. Unit (Lead, 15 mm, 2.00 g, 9 h), probably struck in Wai, a town situated in the middle between Kolhapur and Junnar. Lion to right with upraised tail; above, circle and traces of legend. Rev. Bow with arrow flanked by crescent-shaped ornaments; all within pelleted square. B.U. Abels: A Short Presentation on One West-Indian and One South-Indian Coin, in: Numismatic Digest 39 (2015), p. 127, ill. 1 ( this coin ). Apparently unique. Some stress marks and with light deposits, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Prof. Dr. Björn-Uwe Abels, privately acquired in 1983.

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Price realized 190 CHF
Starting price 25 CHF
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