Lot 79

Ancient Maharathis of Marathwada Vidarbha Copper Unit

Auction # 23 Lucknow (Online)


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Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
17.69 mm
Weight
4.03 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
c. 1st Century AD

Ancient, Maharathis of Marathwada/Vidarbha, (c. 1st Century AD), Copper Unit, 4.03 gms, 17.69 mm, Obverse: Three arch hill surmounted by a crescent at center, Flanked by a small Taurine on either side, River below, Brahmi legend around reading ‘Maharathi…..’, Reverse: Tree in railing, Small Taurines interspersed, The specimen shows a rare case of double striking of the Obverse, very fine, rare.