Lot 40

Ancient, Post-Mauryan, Punjab Region, Cast Copper

Auction # 4 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1500 - 2000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Bop & Pieper # 18
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine+
Diameter
16.95 mm
Weight
3.01 gms
Denomination
Cast

Ancient, Post-Mauryan, Punjab Region, Cast Copper, 3.01 gms, 16.95 mm, Obv: Humped bull walking to right side, Rev: Three arched hill above crescent flanked by taurine,This local type was first noticed by Cunningham from Punjab area and is encountered in extremely less numbers.  This series was in local circulation in early centuries of AD in its areas of issuance. Bop & Pieper # 18, fine+.