Lot 68

Ancient, Erikachha, City State on Betwa River, Copper Very Heavy Unit

Auction # 6 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 3500 - 4000
  • Unsold
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Ref # Pieper Type 507
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine
Diameter
21.23 x 23.69 mm
Weight
11.54 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
c.200-100 BC
Ancient, Erikachha, City State on Betwa River, (c.200-100 BC), Copper Very Heavy Unit, 11.54 gms, 21.23 x 23.69 mm, Obv: Crescented Double Arch symbol with Brahmi legend “Erikachham” above, Rev: Four Orbed symbol on left and Tree in Railing on right, Wavy line above, Ref # Pieper Type 507 (But there are some visible differences in this specimen including the weight.  This is first coin known for the type in such a heavy weight standard), fine, extremely rare.