Lot 2

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

Auction # 8 Lucknow ( Floor & Realtime Online Auction )


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

Catalog Reference #
Rajgor Series # 574
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine+
Diameter
9.27 x 11.59 mm
Weight
0.62 gms
Denomination
1/2 Shana or 1/16 Shatamana
Calendar/Year
c. 600-300 BC
Ancient, Punch Marked Coinage, Gandhara Janapada (c. 600-300 BC),  Silver "1/2 Shana or 1/16 Shatamana", 0.62 gms, 9.27 x 11.59 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.