Live auction - bgr_1010922 - INDIA - ABHIRAS - ISVARADATTA Drachme
You must signin and be an approved bidder to bid, LOGIN TO BID. Accounts are subject to approval and the approval process takes place within 48 hours. Do not wait until the day a sale closes to register. Clicking on "BID" constitutes acceptance of the terms of use of cgb.fr private live auctions.
Bids must be placed in whole Euro amounts only. The sale will start closing at the time stated on the item description; any bids received at the site after the closing time will not be executed. Transmission times may vary and bids could be rejected if you wait until the last second. For further information check the Live auction FAQ
All winning bids are subject to a 18% buyer’s fee.
All winning bids are subject to a 18% buyer’s fee.
| Estimate : | 120 € |
| Price : | 60 € |
| Maximum bid : | 80 € |
| End of the sale : | 13 May 2025 14:50:39 |
| bidders : | 1 bidder |
Type : Drachme
Date: An 1
Mint name / Town : Nasik
Metal : silver
Diameter : 16 mm
Orientation dies : 5 h.
Weight : 2,02 g.
Rarity : R1
Coments on the condition:
Monnaie légèrement décentrée au revers. Joli buste, bien venu à la frappe. Patine grise
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : LÉGENDE INDIENNE (KSHATRAPA).
Obverse description : Buste couronné et drapé à droite.
Reverse
Reverse legend : LÉGENDE CIRCULAIRE INDIENNE (KSHATRAPA).
Reverse description : Montagne surmontée d'un croissant ; dans le champ à droite, une étoile représentée par des points.
Reverse translation : (du roi et Mahkshatrapa Isaradatta, an un).
Historical background
INDIA - ABHIRAS - ISVARADATTA
(3rd century)
The Abhiras were a Saka tribe mentioned in an inscription for the first time in 181. They formed an entity at the beginning of the 3rd century on the ashes of the Andhra kingdom. Their era seems to start in 248 and will last 167 years until 414. Except Isvaradatta, several other kings are mentioned by the inscriptions like Isvarasena, son of Sivadatta in 257.
Report a mistake
Print the page
Share my selection
Ask a question
Consign / sellRelated articles
Full data
Your Recently Viewed Items
BLÉSOIS - COUNTY OF BLOIS - GUY OF CHÂTILLON Denier VF
120.00 €
AIOLIS - LESBOS ISLAND - MYTILENE Hecté AU
400.00 €
IONIA - KOLOPHON Tartemorion AU
180.00 €
UNSPECIFIED MINT Denier indéterminé, EO à la croix AU
400.00 €
ANTONIUS and OCTAVIAN Denier AU
1010.00 €
INSURANCES L’Union bordelaise AU
82.00 €
cgbfr.com numismatists
