Lot 28

Ancient Punch Marked Coinage Magadha Mahajanapada from lower Middle Ganga Valley around the reign of Ajatashatru Series 1 Silver Karshapana

Auction # 17 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 3500 - 4000
  • Price Realised -
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Catalog Reference #
Gupta & Hardaker # Series 1, Type 231, pg. 132
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
25.59 x 24.72 mm
Weight
3.27 gms
Denomination
Karshapana
Calendar/Year
5th Century BC

Ancient, Punch Marked Coinage, from lower Middle Ganga Valley, Magadha Mahajanapada, around the reign of Ajatashatru, (5th Century BC), Series 1, Silver Karshapana, 3.27 gms, 25.59 x 24.72 mm, Obverse: Main punches of Sun, Six arm, Elephant to left, Four pellets within a circle, An orb with four protruding spokes, Reverse: Multiple banker marks, Gupta & Hardaker # Series 1, Type 231, pg. 132, very fine, very rare.