Lot 12

Ancient Silver PMC from Godavari Valley Vidarbha Region ABBC type Silver 1/2 Karshapana

Auction # 11 Lucknow (Online)


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

Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
17.85 mm
Weight
1.65 gms
Denomination
1/2 karshapana
Calendar/Year
6th-5th Century BC

Ancient, Silver PMC from Godavari Valley, Vidarbha Region (6th-5th Century BC), Silver 1/2 Karshapana, 1.65 gms, 17.85 mm, ABBC type, Obv. Punches of Elephant to left with Taurine on its back, Star design x 2, Decorated Fish, Rev. Traces of an older group of four punches suggesting planchet reuse, very fine, rare.