Antiquities
Lot 3521 Session 11 (9.30am Thursday) Antiquities
Estimate $150
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CEYLON (SRI LANKA), base metal die for a railed tree of the type used by the Andhrabhrityas (Servants of the Andhras) in the Southern Deccan, The Chutus of Banavasi, c.A.D. 160-345, as used on making of lead double karshapana (cf.M.4972, cf.BMC Pl.VIII). Very fine and very rare.
The die type has similar characteristics but has less branches on the tree, suggesting a die used by a contemporary forger.
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