Lot 8

Ancient, Punch Marked Coinage, Kosala Janapada, Silver "1/2 Vimshatika"

Auction # 6 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1500 - 1800
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Murphy Series III Group C
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
fine
Diameter
17.86 x 18.68 mm
Weight
2.39 gms
Denomination
1/2 karshapana
Calendar/Year
c. 600-500 BC

Ancient, Punch Marked Coinage, Kosala Janapada, (c. 600-500 BC), Silver 1/2 Vimshatika, 2.39 gms, 17.86 x 18.68 mm, Obv: Four main punches - 3 S symbol, Taurine in an enclosure and two other symbols, Rev: Banker’s marks, Ref: Murphy Series III Group C, fine, very scarce.