Lot 74

Ancient, Ujjaini Region, Local Ruler Jishnu, Copper Unit

Auction # 7 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 2000 - 2500
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Unlisted type
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine+
Diameter
8.67 mm
Weight
0.67 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
4th-5th Century AD

Ancient, Ujjaini Region, Local Ruler Jishnu (4th-5th Century AD), Copper Unit, 0.67 gms, 8.67 mm, Obv. Dharma Chakkra (wheel of law). Rev. Brahmi legend "Jishnu", A well struck specimen with the king's name Jishnu completely visible. There is no inscriptional evidence of Jishnu, but he appears to have been a local ruler in the Ujjain region after the collapse of the Gupta empire. Unlisted type, very fine+, very rare.