Lot 5

Ancient Punch Marked Coinage from Upper Yamuna Basin Sugh / Babyal series Silver 1/2 karshapana

Auction # 10 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 3000 - 3500
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Catalog Reference #
Hardaker # SG 4
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
14.67 mm
Weight
1.47 gms
Denomination
1/2 karshapana
Calendar/Year
c. 2nd -1st Century BC

Ancient, Punch Marked Coinage from Upper Yamuna Basin, Sugh / Babyal series, (c. 2nd -1st Century BC), Silver 1/2 karshapana, 1.47 gms, 14.67 mm, attributed to Kuru Janapada, Haryana Region, Obverse:  A triskelis (triskelion or triskeles is an ancient motif consisting of a triple spiral exhibiting rotational symmetry) like design with dots and crescents around, Reverse:  three arm symbol with taurine in each arm, Hardaker # SG 4, very fine, rare.