Lot

Ancient, Punjab Region, Tribal Monarchies, Mahadeva type (c. 150-130 BC), Silver Dramma, 2.27 gms, 15.50 mm, Obverse: Elephant facing to right with trunk raised, standing on a platform, a trident in front of elephant, Brahmi legend around reading ‘Bhagava(ta Ma)hadevasa/Rajarajna‘, Reverse: Humped bull facing to right with a dotted circle in front, wavy line below bull, Kharoshti legend around partially 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 1251, fine to very fine, very rare.