Lot 2

Ancient, Gandhara Janapada, Punch Marked Coinage, Silver "1/2 Shana" or "1/16 Shatamana"

Auction # 6 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 800 - 1000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Rajgor Series # 574
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
10.46 x 11.98 mm
Weight
0.68 gms
Denomination
1/16 Shatamana
Calendar/Year
c.600-300 BC
Ancient, Gandhara Janapada (c. 600-300 BC), Punch Marked Coinage, Silver 1/2 Shana or 1/16 Shatamana, 0.68 gms, 10.46 x 11.98 mm, Obv six petaled flower symbol with additional dot, Rev uni-face, The half Shana or the 16th shatamana is a very rare denomination as compared to the full Shana, Rajgor Series # 574, very fine, rare.