Maharathis of North Karnataka, Maharathi Mahakutuba, Lead, 4.30g, Obv: Strung Bow and Arro

Maharathis of North Karnataka, Maharathi Mahakutuba, Lead, 4.30g, Obv: Strung Bow and Arrow in the centre, Swastika and Shrivatsa below and a battle-axe to right; Brahmi legend “…na Maha(rathisa) Mahakutubasa”, around, Rev: Ten-arched hill with dots in arches, small tree-in-railing to left (Unpublished in major sources). Very fine, extremely rare. Maharathis flourished in Northern Karnataka during the Satavahana rule and some families, powerful enough, appear to have held rights to issue their own coins. ‘Bow-and-arrow’ type Maharathi coins, similar to this specimen, have been found in excavat

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Auction: Auction #99 · Oswal Antiques · 2023-07-22 · Estimate: ₹ 15000 - ₹ 20000

Category: Ancient : Maharathis

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