Lot 149

Ancient Deccan Region Vishnukundins Copper Heavy Alloy Unit

Auction # 22 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1500 - 2000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Pieper # 2984, pg. 476
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
about very fine
Diameter
19.70 mm
Weight
9.93 gms
Denomination
Heavy Alloy Unit
Calendar/Year
4th-6th Century AD

Ancient, Deccan Region, Vishnukundins, (4th-6th Century AD), Copper Heavy Alloy Unit, 9.93 gms, 19.70 mm, Obverse: Lion to right with upraised tail, Front paw raised, Shrivatsa in front of lion, Crescent above Lion, A circular border around, Reverse: Conch flanked by lamps on either side, Rayed border around, Pieper # 2984, pg. 476, about very fine, very scarce.