Lot 30

Ancient Nagas of Padmavati Ayanaga Copper Unit

Auction # 29 Lucknow (Online)


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Catalog Reference #
Pieper # 1299, pg. 199
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
about very fine
Diameter
10.58 mm
Weight
1.69 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
c. 2nd-3rd Century AD

Ancient, Nagas of Padmavati, Ayanaga (c. 2nd-3rd Century AD), Copper Unit, 1.69 gms, 10.58 mm, Obverse: Front facing bull at centre, Brahmi legend in right field reading as ‘Maharaja’, Brahmi legend in left field reading as ‘Ayana(ga)’, Reverse: Uniface, Pieper # 1299, pg. 199, about very fine, very rare with almost complete legend visible.