Lot 67

Ancient Western Malwa die-struck lead coin of post-Mauryan period of Pusyamitra Lead Unit

Auction # 21 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 15000 - 18000
  • Unsold
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Lead
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine+
Diameter
17.68 mm
Weight
9.92 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
200-150 BC

Ancient, Western Malwa, die-struck lead coin of post-Mauryan period of 'Pusyamitra' (200-150 BC), Lead Unit,  9.92 gms, 17.68 mm, Obv: 'Symbolic composition of a bull facing left, a tree-in-railing, a taurine and a triangle-headed standard, Rev: Double wavy line with fishes in between, 'Ujjain' symbol above it; brahmi legend Pusami to left and tasa to right, indistinctly visible, very fine+, very rare.