Lot 51

Ancient Samatata Chandra Dynasty Pritichandra Silver Fraction Unit Plate Specimen

Auction # 19 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 40000 - 50000
  • Unsold
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Bose & Nasir # Type A, HA10.3, pg. 198
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
19.44 mm
Weight
1.91 gms
Denomination
Fraction Unit
Calendar/Year
578-590 CE

Ancient, Samatata, Chandra Dynasty, Pritichandra (578-590 CE), Silver Fraction Unit, 1.91 gms, 19.44 mm, Obverse: Recumbant bull to left, Legend ‘Priti’ in late brahmi script above the bull, A linear and dotted border around, Reverse: Tripartite symbol, Sun and Moon above, A linear and dotted border around, the coin being offered is the plate specimen, Bose & Nasir # Type A, HA10.3, pg. 198, very fine, exremely rare.