Lot 8

Ancient Maharathis of Marathwada Talanthati Copper Unit

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Catalog Reference #
Pieper # 2524, pg. 393
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
18.24 mm
Weight
4.60 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
c. 3rd Century AD

Ancient, Maharathis of Marathwada, (c. 3rd Century AD), Talanthati, Copper Unit, 4.60 gms, 18.24 mm, Obverse: Six arch hill (Chaitya) with Brahmi legend around reading as ‘(Ma)harathisa Talanthatisa’, Reverse: Tree in Railing with seven branches, Pieper # 2524, pg. 393, very fine, rare in this grade with almost full legend visible.