Lot 89

Ancient Mathura region Gomitra Copper Heavy Unit

Auction # 21 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 9000 - 10000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Pieper # 1261, pg. 191
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
19.38 mm
Weight
8.13 gms
Denomination
Heavy Unit
Calendar/Year
2nd-1st Century BC

Ancient, Mathura region, Gomitra (2nd-1st Century BC), Copper Heavy Unit, 8.13 gms, 19.38 mm, Obverse: Standing deity Lakshmi, Tree at left, Shrivatsa and Ujjain symbols at right, Brahmi legend ’Gomitasa’ above, Reverse: Deity seated on a three headed elephant facing front, Pieper # 1261, pg. 191, fine to very fine, very rare in this grade with reverse motif visible.