Lot 144

Ancient Vishnukundin inspired series Copper Alloy Unit

Auction # 14 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 15000 - 18000
  • Unsold
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Pieper # 2992, pg. 477
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
15.13 mm
Weight
2.53 gms
Denomination
Alloy Unit
Calendar/Year
6th-7th Century AD

Ancient, Vishnukundin inspired series, (6th-7th Century AD), Copper Alloy Unit, 2.53 gms, 15.13 mm, Obverse: A majestic lion advancing to right, upright sword above, Linear and dotted border around, Reverse: Seated deity(Lakshmi?) in padmasana with hands on waist, Rayed prabhavali around the head, Flywhisks on either side, Linear and rayed border around, Pieper # 2992, pg. 477, very fine, very rare.