Lot 4

Ancient Punch Marked Coinage Avanti Mahajanapada from central India Late type Silver 1/4 Karshapana

Auction # 17 Lucknow (Online)


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

Catalog Reference #
Hardaker # NonImperial series- Type AV 12, pg. 264
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
8.81 mm
Weight
0.84 gms
Denomination
1/4 Karshapana
Calendar/Year
4th-3rd Century BC

Ancient, Punch Marked Coinage, from central India, Avanti Mahajanapada, Late type, (4th-3rd Century BC), Silver 1/4 Karshapana, 0.84 gms, 8.81 mm, Obverse: A pattern of four alternating taurines and orbs around a central boss, Reverse: Uniface, Hardaker # NonImperial series- Type AV 12, pg. 264, fine to very fine, scarce.