Lot 17

Ancient, Archaic Series, Punch Marked Coinage, attributed to Kashi-Kosala Janapada, Silver Karshapana

Auction # 5 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 15000 - 20000
  • Unsold
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Rajgor Series # 58
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
27.33 x 28.04 mm
Weight
3.45 gms
Denomination
Karshapana

Ancient, Archaic Series, Punch Marked Coinage, attributed to Kosala Janapada, Silver Karshapana, 3.45 gms, 27.33 x 28.04 mm, ABCD configuration, Four symbol type, Re-struck type, Obv: Elephant, five pointed star, whorl and geometric symbol, Rev: Four official symbols (3 ‘S’ around a circle being one of the four symbols).  Thus making it a re-struck coin (having 2 sets of 4 official symbols on both sides), Rajgor Series # 58, very large size of the flan, very fine, very rare.