269, Lot: 548. Estimate $75. Sold for $70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

INDIA, Medieval. Shahis. “Spalapatideva”. 9th century. Æ Unit (19mm, 3.35 g, 1h). Recumbent zebu left; “Spalapatideva” in Brahmi above / Horseman right, holding spear. D.B. Pandey, Shahis pl. VIII, 7; Mitchiner, Non-Islamic 107-8. Fine.

There is some debate as to whether “Spalapatideva” was a proper name or a title employed by several kings.