Finn235 Posted February 8, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 8, 2023 I have an elaborate web of saved queries set up on ebay to try to catch almost any combination of keywords used to describe Indo Sassanian coinage, and I try to check for new hits at least once a day. This far into my collection, most of what I see is just the same thing over and over again, but a couple weeks ago I struck (figurative) gold! India, Chahamanas of Shakambhari Present-day Rajasthan in NW India Somalladevi, queen consort of Ajayaraja II (1110-1135 AD) Billon Dramma Obv: Imitation of Gadhaiya Paisa (ca. Series 1.4.4) Rev: Nagari legend Sri SoMa/ LaDeVi in two lines Not a whole lot of time for a full write up, so I'll just link back to the thread on the "other" coin forum 😉 https://www.cointalk.com/threads/indo-sassanian-holy-grail-ar-dramma-of-sri-somalladevi.386367/ Unlike that specimen, which was far and away my most expensive Indo-Sassanian at $250, I spotted this one at a starting bid of only $10, with $10 in shipping! Except I blinked and realized it wasn't bid at all... I smashed the Buy It Now button so fast I'm pretty sure I gave my knuckles whiplash! 13 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted February 8, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 8, 2023 (edited) Great coin!....I remember when you first picked up this very rare type...What a super find!.....20 Bucks!!!! Congrats. Edited February 8, 2023 by Spaniard 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayAg47 Posted February 8, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 8, 2023 One of the plus points of collecting ancient Indian coins, so much being misattributed that if you look carefully you can score great deals, almost all of my Pandya coins were described as Chola staters for a fraction of their real cost! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulla80 Posted February 9, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) Congrats @Finn235here's a recent pickup that is in the same family - the attribution seems ambiguous - is this Pratihara or Pala dynasty? or maybe an overlapping area in north eastern India? India, Pratihara - Pala supremacy (circa 780-980), debased AR drachmObv: Indo-sasanian bust right, wearing turreted headdress.Rev: Stylized fire altar Edited February 9, 2023 by Sulla80 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roerbakmix Posted February 9, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 9, 2023 This is a benefit of specializing in a niche 🙂 i have snatched numerous rare and misattributed sceattas this way (one is stuck in Royal Mail). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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