Lot 60

Ancient, Kannauj, Monarchical issue, Mrigavamitra, Copper Unit

Auction # 7 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 6000 - 8000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Unpublished in major publications
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine+
Diameter
19.77 mm
Weight
4.40 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
c. 1st Century BC

Ancient, Kannauj, Monarchical issue, Mrigavamitra (c. 1st Century BC), Copper Unit, 4.40 gms, 19.77 mm, Obverse: Elephant to the right, Reverse: Tree in railing to the left. Deer jumping over a crescent(moon?) at the center, possibly a Nandipada at the right, Brahmi legend below reading "MiGaVaMiTa" in Prakrit (Sanskrit rendering Mrigavamitra), Unpublished in major publications, cleaned over all very fine+, extremely rare.