Lot 5

Ancient Punch Marked Coinage Gandhara Janapada Silver 1/2 Shana or 1/16 Shatamana

Auction # 18 Lucknow (Online)


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

Catalog Reference #
Rajgor Series # 574
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
9.51 mm
Weight
0.48 gms
Denomination
1/2 Shana or 1/16 Shatamana
Calendar/Year
c. 600-300 BC

Ancient, Punch Marked Coinage, Gandhara Janapada (c. 600-300 BC), Silver 1/2 Shana or 1/16 Shatamana, 0.48 gms, 9.51 mm, Obv six petaled flower symbol with additional dot, Rev uni-face, The half Shana or the 16th shatamana is a very rare denomination as compared to the full Shana, Rajgor Series # 574, very fine, rare.