Lot 22

Ancient Punch Marked Coinage of the lower Ganga Valley Nanda Empire Silver Karshapana

Auction # 20 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 400 - 500
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Series III, Type 320/321, pg. 150
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
21.36 x 12.49 mm
Weight
2.62 gms
Denomination
Karshapana
Calendar/Year
4th-3rd Century BC

Ancient, Punch Marked Coinage of the lower Ganga Valley, (4th-3rd Century BC), Nanda Empire, Silver Karshapana, 2.62 gms, 21.36 x 12.49 mm, Obverse: Punches of Six-arm, Sun, Four fishes in a tank, Cow, Elephant, Reverse: Uniface, The low weight and appearance suggests that the coin is a contemporary forgery, Reference: Series III, Type 320/321, pg. 150, fine to very fine, very scarce.