Lot 28

Ancient, Archaic Series, Punch Marked Coinage, Magadha imperial Series, Three Human Figures, Silver Karshapana

Auction # 5 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 800 - 1000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Gupta & Hardaker # 358
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
13.71 x 15.62 mm
Weight
3.14 gms
Denomination
Karshapana
Ancient, Archaic Series, Punch Marked Coinage, Magadha imperial Series, Silver Karshapana, 3.14 gms, 13.71 x 15.62 mm, Obv: Three human figures in one punch, balance symbol and peacock on three arched hill facing to right, Rev: peacock on three arched hill facing to right as a counter mark, Some scholars attribute the three human figure representation to Rama, Sita and Lakshmana, Gupta & Hardaker # 358, very fine, very scarce.