Lot 7

Ancient Punch Marked Coinage from lower Middle Ganga Valley Narhan Hoard Type Usually attributed to Vrijji/Shakya Janapada Silver Double Karshapana

Auction # 12 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 5000 - 6000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Hardaker, # Non Imperial Series, NH 6, pg. 212
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
24.28 X 18.01 mm
Weight
6.43 gms
Denomination
Double Karshapana
Calendar/Year
5th-4th Century BC

Ancient, Punch Marked Coinage, from lower Middle Ganga Valley, Narhan Hoard Type, Usually attributed to Vrijji/Shakya Janapada (5th-4th Century BC), Silver Double Karshapana, 6.43 gms, 24.28 X 18.01 mm, Obverse: A star symbolas deep central punch, other ancillary punches, Reverse: Uniface, The archaic minting process for making this coin series makes it a strong contender for the first coins of India, Hardaker, # Non Imperial Series, NH 6, pg. 212, very fine, very rare.