Lot 124

Ancient Western Kshatrapas Nahapana Junnar Lion type Lead Unit

Auction # 4 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 30000 - 35000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Mitch # K&A 118 type
Metal Composition
Lead
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
26.08 mm
Weight
10.44 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
65-76 AD
Ancient, Western Kshatrapas, Nahapana (c. 65-76 AD), Junnar Lion type, Lead Unit, 10.44 gms, 26.08 mm, Obv: Lion standing facing to left with curved tail, front of sacrificial post (Yupa) in railing, three arched hill beneath, around Brahmi  legend ‘RanoMahakhatapasaNahapanasa’, Rev: Thunderbolt, arrow and bow with arrow, Very high relief. Very large flan and heavy weight. Complete die impressions on both sides. Very pleasing metal surface. Mitch # K&A 118 type, Extremely Fine. Exceedingly rare.