Lot 10

Ancient, Archaic Series, Punch Marked Coinage, attributed to Vatsa Mahajanapada, Silver Karshapana, 3.22 gms, 20.72 x 31.05 mm, ABCD configuration, Four symbol type, Obv: Scorpion a royal symbol within two fishes, elephant, six armed and bow with arrow symbol, Rev: Traces of banker mark, This coin contains two signature symbols of Magadha (six armed symbol) and Vatsa (scorpion) mahajanapadas.  It is a historical fact that Vatsa was overrun by Kosala, which in turn was won over by Magadha at a later date.  Representation of symbols of two mahajanapadas on a single coin, clearly indicates some political turmoil during the period, thus making this coin, which is even otherwise a highly pleasing coin, having all four punches well spaced and clearly punched with full impression, an incredible piece of history of that period, Rajgor Series # 78, very fine, very rare.