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LOT 3248
Hindu Shahis Kings of Kabul, Samanta Deva AR Jital. c. AD 850-1000.
Traces of Greek legend around horseman with spear riding right / Brahmi legend around humped bull seated left. ACW 1575-1588. Very Fine.(3.25gr, 18mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Property of a London, UK, private collector.
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