Lot 56

Ancient Kaushambi Vatsa Region Elephant Type Cast Copper Unit

Auction # 20 Lucknow (Online)


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

Catalog Reference #
Pieper # 1103, pg. 168
Metal Composition
Cast Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
17.38 mm
Weight
4.73 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
2nd-1st Century BC

AncientKaushambi, Vatsa Region (2nd-1st Century BC), Elephant Type, Cast Copper Unit, 4.73 gms, 17.38 mm, Obverse: Elephant toleft facing a triangle standard, Ancillary symbols of Swastika, Six arm and Taurine on its back, Reverse: A tree in railing at center, Ancillary symbols of Hollow cross, Swastika, Taurine, Three arch hill (Chaitya) around it, Pieper # 1103, pg. 168, fine to very fine, very scarce.