Lot 12

Ancient, Punjab Region, Tribal Monarchies, Mahadeva type (c. 2nd Century BC), Silver Dramma, 2.17 gms, 16.44 mm, Obverse: Elephant facing to right with trunk raised, standing on a platform, a trident in front of elephant, Brahmi legend around reading ‘BhagavataMaha(devasa)/(Ra)jarajna‘, Reverse: Humped bull facing to right with anarched circle in front, wavy line below bull, Kharoshti legend around reading ‘BhagavataMahadevasa/ Rajaraja’, 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 1252, pg. 189, fine to very fine, very rare.