Lot 7

Ancient Punch Marked Coinage from Ghagra-Gandak River Valley Narhan hoard type Silver Double Karshapana

Auction # 14 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 6000 - 8000
  • Price Realised -
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Catalog Reference #
Hardakar # Non Imperial series, NH24
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
31.02 x 24.02 mm
Weight
6.69 gms
Denomination
Double Karshapana
Calendar/Year
6th-4th Century BC

Ancient, Punch Marked Coinage from Ghagra-Gandak River Valley, Narhan hoard type, (6th-4th Century BC), Silver Double Karshapana, 6.69 gms, 31.02 x 24.02 mm, Obverse: Center punch consisting of a geometric design with a center orb with five crescents, Reverse: Uniface, Coins of the Narhan hoard are strong contenders for the earliest coins of India, owing to their archaic manufacturing technique, Hardakar # Non Imperial series, NH24, very fine, rare.