Lot 47

Ancient Kaushambi Vatsa Region Gajalakshmi Type Cast Copper Unit

Auction # 20 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 15000 - 20000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Pieper # 1115, pg. 169
Metal Composition
Cast Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
19.14 mm
Weight
2.47 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
2nd-1st Century BC

Ancient, Kaushambi, Vatsa Region (2nd-1st Century BC), Gajalakshmi Type, Cast Copper Unit, 2.47 gms, 19.14 mm, Obverse: A beautiful depiction of Gajalakshmi with elephants on either side anointing the deity standing at center, Reverse: Tree in railing at center, Triangle standard on the left, Four orbed Ujjain symbol and a Hollow cross on the right, Pieper # 1115, pg. 169, very fine, very rare.