Lot 20

Ancient, Archaic Series, Punch Marked Coinage, attributed ot Andhra Janapada, Shingavaram Hoard type, Silver ½ Karshapana

Auction # 5 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 5000 - 6000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
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Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
12.51 x 14.08 mm
Weight
1.66 gms
Denomination
1/2 karshapana

Ancient, Archaic Series, Punch Marked Coinage, attributed ot Andhra Janapada, Silver ½ Karshapana, 1.66 gms, 12.51 x 14.08 mm, Shingavaram Hoard type, ABCC configuration, Obv: Elephant on bottom, on top tree and twice geometric symbol, Uniface. Similar coins found also Chhindwara, Paratwada and Orissa, very fine, rare.