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Lot No: 28

Auction: #5

Material: Copper

Period: Ancient India

Date: 21-Dec-2024

Location: Kolkata

Estimated Price: ₹ 3000 - ₹ 4000

Ancient, Post-Mauryan (Punjab), Agachamitras of Agodaka (150-100 BC) Copper unit, 2.76 gms, Obv. Tree in railing in center with partial brahmi legends, Rev. Lion standing right with upraised tail, The Agacha Janapada was a post-Mauryan tribal republic in the eastern Punjab, with its capital situated on the ancient site of Agrodaka (modern-day Agroha). The name of this city was likely Aggalapura. It is mentioned in the Vinayapitaka as lying on the great trade route that connected the Ganges valley with Taxila. This Janapada was the precursor of the prominent Agrawal merchant clan of northern India, Extremely rare.
Sold @ ₹3000

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