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Lot No - 86 - Ancient India
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Post-Mauryan, Tribal Janapada of Rajasthan, Sibi Janapada (c. 200 BC), Copper Unit, 4.28g, Obv: Tree symbol in centre (partly visible) around Brahmi legend '[Majhamikaya] Sibi [Janapa]dasa', Rev: Worn out. According to in the Rigveda and the Aitareya Brahmana as the Shivas, the Sibis are amongst the earliest known tribes of ancient India. They are one of the many tribes described in these ancient texts as having been defeated by the Trtsu-Bharata (Puru) king Sudas in the famous Battle of the Ten Kings, or the Dasrajya Yuddha. W. Pieper # 1410. About Very Fine, Rare. |
Estimated Price
Rs. 5,000-5,500 |
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