Lot 19

Ancient Punch Marked Coinage Archaic Series attributed to Magadha Janapada Series I Silver Karshapana

Auction # 20 Lucknow (Online)


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

Catalog Reference #
Gupta & Hardaker # Series I, type 148, page no 124
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
24.83 x 20.50 mm
Weight
3.38 gms
Denomination
Karshapana
Calendar/Year
c. 500-400 BC

Ancient, Punch Marked Coinage, Archaic Series, attributed to Magadha Janapada (c. 500-400 BC), Silver Karshapana, 3.38 gms, 24.83 x 20.50 mm, Classification & Refrence Series I IXXI A 1 Aur, Jaun, obverse marks six armed symbol (mark 624), Sun (mark 468), Rectangle enclosing bud on pole with a fish either side (mark 286), Shape like an hourglass (mark 170), Elephant right (Early Series I), Gupta & Hardaker # Series I, type 148, page no 124, very fine, rare.