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Ancient India: Ancient Eastern Malwa, Betwa valley, die-struck coin of Amatyas of Erikachha, 2.12g.

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Ancient Start Price:NA Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,000.00 INR
Ancient India: Ancient Eastern Malwa, Betwa valley, die-struck coin of Amatyas of Erikachha, 2.12g.
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Ancient Eastern Malwa, Dasharna area, Betwa valley - uninscribed die-struck coin of the Amatyas of Erikachha city-state, (c.200-150 BC), Pieper 503, 2.12g. Obv: two stylized Nandipadas within a rectangular border, countermarked with a small flower symbol. Rev: six-arched hill, partly visible.

Extremely fine, Rare.

The larger units of the same series bear the name of Amatya Ashadhamitra, a '-Mitra' official of the Dasharna region. Also known to have held 'Mahasenapati' title, the Mitras of Dasharna subsequently issued coins as kings.