Lot 11

Ancient, Punjab Region, Tribal Monarchies, Mahadeva type (c. 2nd Century BC), Silver Dramma, 2.32 gms, 15.56 mm, Obverse: Elephant facing to left with trunk raised, standing on a platform, a trident in front of elephant, Brahmi legend around reading ‘BhagavataMahadevasa/Rajarajna‘, Reverse: Humped bull facing to right with anarched circle in front, wavy line below bull, Kharoshti legend around partially reading ‘BhagavataMahadevasaRajaraja’, The Mahadeva type coin has been attributed by scholars variously as Audumbara or Vemaka or a ruler distinct from both these tribal entities, Pieper # Type 1250, pg. 188, fine to very fine, very rare.