Lot 77

Ancient Kuninda Dynasty Copper Heavy Unit

Auction # 9 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 2500 - 3000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
20.43 mm
Weight
6.69 gms
Denomination
Heavy Unit
Calendar/Year
2nd-1st Century BC

Ancient, Kuninda Dynasty (2nd-1st Century BC), Copper Heavy Unit, 6.69 gms, 20.43 mm, Obverse: A crude motif of a standing deity, Brahmi legend around, Reverse: Six arched hill topped by Nandipada, Triangle standard and Swastika in left field, Railed tree in right field. Dotted border around, The execution of both the motif and legend on the Obverse is crude, perhaps a late issue, fine to very fine, very scarce.