Post-Mauryan tribal monarchies, Pauravas, Mahindramitra, Copper 2.76g, Obv: Lion seated ri

Post-Mauryan tribal monarchies, Pauravas, Mahindramitra, Copper 2.76g, Obv: Lion seated right; Brahmi legend “(Rano) Poravasa Mahidamitasa” above, Rev: Tree-in railing with Kharoshthi letter and indradhvaja around (Pieper# 1386). Extremely rare. The Pauravas were probably the same people as Porus, who fought against Alexander the Great on the Jhelum river. Their coins are amongst the rarest of the so-called 'tribal' issues.

Sold for ₹23,000

Auction: Auction #108 · Oswal Antiques · 2025-07-13 · Estimate: ₹ 20000 - ₹ 25000

Category: Ancient

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