Lot 210

Medieval Gandhara Silver Double Unit

Auction # 17 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 3000 - 3500
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Fishman & Todd- The Silver Damma # GA35
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
extra fine+
Diameter
16.54 mm
Weight
2.06 gms
Denomination
Double Unit
Calendar/Year
700-800 AD

Medieval, Gandhara (700-800 AD) Silver Double Unit, 2.06 gms, 16.54 mm, Obverse. Brahmi legend 'PiHoMa' below a line of bold dots, Reverse. Blank, this double denomination was unknown till 2018, This specimen's weight (2.06 gm) is twice the weight of the normal denomination, Fishman & Todd recorded just one specimen, Fishman & Todd- The Silver Damma # GA35, extra fine+, very rare.