Lot 109

Ancient, Maharathis from Vidarbha, Maharathi Talathata, Alloyed Copper Unit

Auction # 7 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 4000 - 5000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
20.73 mm
Weight
4.93 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
c. 150-200 AD

Ancient, Maharathis from Vidarbha, Maharathi Talathata (c. 150-200 AD), Alloyed Copper Unit, 4.93 gms, 20.73 mm, Obverse: Three arched hill surmounted by a crescent. Brahmi legend above reading “(MaHaRaThiSa Ta)LaThaTaSa”. Coin shows another three arch hill at 9 O clock position indicating that it is double struck , Reverse: Tree in railing with leaves radially emerging. Again double struck, very fine, rare.