Lot 1
Ancient Vedic Period Gold Nishka
Auction # 21 Lucknow (Online)
- Estimated Price (INR)
- 5000 - 6000
- Price Realised -
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Auction Completed!
- Catalog Reference #
- #
- Metal Composition
- Gold
- Lot Grade/Condition
- very fine
- Diameter
- 4.65 mm
- Weight
- 0.13 gms
- Denomination
- Nishka
- Calendar/Year
- 1000-600 BC
Ancient, Vedic Period, (1000-600 BC), Gold Nishka, 0.13 gms, 4.65 mm, Obverse: A central hollow punch, Reverse: Plain, Vedic texts speak of gold pieces called Nishka used as gifts to Brahmans, These precious metal pieces were the precursors to the punch mark coinage of the Mahajanapada period, very fine, rare.