Lot 22

Ancient, Taxila, Yaksha, Uninscribed Diestruck, Copper Unit

Auction # 8 Lucknow ( Floor & Realtime Online Auction )


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 20000 - 25000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine+
Diameter
22.60 mm
Weight
8.27 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
c. 200-150 BC

Ancient, Taxila (c. 200-150 BC), Uninscribed Diestruck, Copper Unit, 8.27 gms, 22.60 mm, Obverse: giant face of Yaksha with thick eyebrows and pointed ears. Three-arched hill above forehead. A 'fish’ pillar standard at left, Reverse: A lotus pillar standard in a low railing with snake-like decorative ribbons attached to either side, very fine+, very rare.