Lot 94

Ancient Varuna Maharathis of Deccan Copper Unit

Auction # 9 Lucknow (Online)


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

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

Ancient, Varuna Maharathis of Deccan (1st Century AD), Copper Unit, 4.07 gms, 19.79 mm, Obverse: Lion to right, Typical symbol of circle and hook above the lion, River below, Possibly counterstruck on another coin as is normally seen in this coin series, Reverse: Brahmi letters “Maha” seen which is likely to read as Maharathisa, The Varuna Maharathis are one of the newly discovered Maharathis of the Deccan region, fine to very fine, rare.