Lot 19

Ancient Post-Mauryan Eastern India Vaishali Basarh Uninscribed Cast Copper Unit

Auction # 9 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 6000 - 8000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Unlisted in Mitchiner or Pieper
Metal Composition
Uninscribed Cast Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine+
Diameter
23.43 mm
Weight
5.71 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
2nd-1st Century BC

Ancient, Post-Mauryan Eastern India, Vaishali (Basarh), 200-150 BC, Uninscribed Cast Copper Unit, 5.71 gms, 23.43 mm, Obv: Elephant standing facing left, triangle-headed standard to left and 'Ujjain' symbol above. Rev: Tree-in-railing in the centre, six-arched hill above a platform to left and a wheel to right, traces of other symbols above each of these. Unlisted in Mitchiner or Pieper, fine+, rare.