Lot 9

Ancient Taxila Copper Unit

Auction # 19 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1200 - 1500
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Pieper # 1494
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
17.53 x 25.50 mm
Weight
13.25 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
c. 2nd-1st Century BC

Ancient, Taxila (c. 2nd-1st Century BC), Copper Unit, 13.25 gms, 17.53 x 25.50 mm, Obverse: Elephant walking to right, A three arch hill (Chaitya) on its back, Reverse: Lion to left facing a three arch hill, Swastika on its back, Pieper # 1494, very fine, scarce.