Lot 29

Ancient, Malwa, Copper Unit

Auction # 8 Lucknow ( Floor & Realtime Online Auction )


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 3000 - 3500
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
17.70 mm
Weight
3.80 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
c. 2nd-1st Century BC

Ancient, Malwa (c. 2nd-1st Century BC), Copper Unit, 3.80 gms, 17.70 mm, Obverse: Five symbols: Six Arm symbol, Sun, Animal to right, four orbed Ujjain symbol and a Caduceus, Reverse: Uniface, This specimen is a fine example of transition from the punchmark technique to the die striking technique. The symbols appearing are mostly of the Mauryan punchmark series, however they are all included in one composite die, very fine, very rare.