Lot 59

Ancient Ayodhya Vatsa Region Dhanadeva Cast Copper Unit

Auction # 24 Lucknow (Online)


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Catalog Reference #
Unlisted in Major Publications
Metal Composition
Cast Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
16.20 mm
Weight
2.19 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
c. 1st Century BC/AD

Ancient, Ayodhya, Vatsa Region, Dhanadeva (c. 1st Century BC/AD), Cast Copper Unit, 2.19 gms, 16.20 mm, Obverse: Motif of lion advancing towards front punched upside-down, Brahmi legend above lion punch reading as ‘Dhanadevasa’, Tree in railing in the right field, Reverse: Nandipada motif in a crescent, Unlisted in Major Publications, fine to very fine, extremely rare.