Lot 36

Ancient Ayodhya Visakhadeva Cast Copper Unit

Auction # 9 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 3000 - 4000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Allan No. # 19, p # 132
Metal Composition
Cast Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
15.99 mm
Weight
1.55 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
2nd-1st Century BC

Ancient, Ayodhya, Visakhadeva (2nd-1st Century BC), Cast Copper Unit, 1.55 gms, 15.99 mm, Obverse: Bull to left facing a trident, Brahmi legend above partially seen ‘Visakhadevasa’, Reverse: Tree in railing at center flanked by wheel on right and Trident on left, A small swastika below wheel, Wavy line below, This coin has  a different reverse than the one in Allan, Allan No. # 19, p # 132, fine to very fine, very rare.