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Ancient India: Ancient Marathwada, Balamitra, inscribed die-struck monarchical copper coin, 0.82g

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Ancient Start Price:NA Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,000.00 INR
Ancient India: Ancient Marathwada, Balamitra, inscribed die-struck monarchical copper coin, 0.82g
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Ancient Marathwada, Balamitra (200-150 BC), inscribed die-struck monarchical coinage of the post-Mauryan period, copper coin, 0.82g. Obv: Brahmi legend Balamitasa & traces of 'Ujjain' symbol below. Rev: Plain. Unlisted in major sources.

Very fine, Rare.

Balamitra is a recently known ruler of ancient Deccan, and he is known to have issued coins in various types. A characteristic of his coinage is the low weight of most of his coins.