Lot 9

Ancient, Archaic Series, Punch Marked Coinage, attributed to Vatsa Janapada, Silver Karshapana

Auction # 5 Lucknow (Online)


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

Catalog Reference #
Unlisted in Rajgor
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
25.89 x 27.59 mm
Weight
3.16 gms
Denomination
Karshapana
Calendar/Year
c. 500-400 BC

Ancient, Archaic Series, Punch Marked Coinage, attributed to Vatsa Janapada (c. 500-400 BC), Silver Karshapana, 3.16 gms, 25.89 x 27.59 mm, ABCD configuration, Obv: Scorpio as a royal symbol of vatsa, six armed, elephant and bow with arrow symbol, Rev: Various banker marks including sun, taurine and wheel. Unlisted in Rajgor, very fine, very rare.