Lot 158

Ancient Mathura Virasena Copper Unit

Auction # 17 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1500 - 1800
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Pieper # 1291, pg. 196
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
12.30 mm
Weight
1.53 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
c. 3rd-4th Century AD

Ancient, Mathura, Virasena (c. 3rd-4th Century AD), Copper Unit, 1.53 gms, 12.30 mm, Obverse: Brahmi legend ‘(Vi)rasenasa’ in top field, palm tree below, Reverse: Traces of stylized goddess Lakshmi standing facing, Pieper # 1291, pg. 196, fine to very fine, very rare.