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India : Ancient Malwa, Post-Mauryan Die-Struck Coinage, Ujjain/Mandasor Region, Copper Coin of 'Shas

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Ancient Start Price:60.00 USD Estimated At:60.00 - 80.00 USD
India : Ancient Malwa, Post-Mauryan Die-Struck Coinage, Ujjain/Mandasor Region, Copper Coin of 'Shas
Ancient Malwa, Post-Mauryan Die-Struck Coinage, Ujjain/Mandasor Region, Copper Coin of 'Shasthi' Type. Obverse: Standing multi-headed female deity, railed tree on the right, river below. Reverse: Ujjain symbol. Pieper #690. 1.77 g, 15.68 mm, Good VF, R. Estimate: $ 60-80

Prof. Handa, who recognized the deity as Shashti, a significant figure in ancient mythology.