Kumaras in Western Maharashtra, Junnar region, c.70-80AD, Kumara Mula, Alloyed Copper, 4.8

Kumaras in Western Maharashtra, Junnar region, c.70-80AD, Kumara Mula, Alloyed Copper, 4.86g, Lion type, Obv: Characteristic maned Lion standing facing left, a three-arched hill below its belly and a ploughshare standard in a railing in front (both partly visible), Brahmi legend “Kumarasa Mu(la)…” above. The coin is countermarked by a Swastika just above the neck of the lion, Rev: Strung bow and arrow partly visible. Very fine, extremely rare. The Kumaras under Isamula extended their sway into the region of Junnar taking advantage of the Kshaharata – Satavahana conflict in mid-1st century AD.

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Auction: Auction #89 · Oswal Antiques · 2021-05-09 · Estimate: ₹ 30000 - ₹ 35000

Category: Ancient : Hitherto unrecorded Satvahanas coins

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