Lot 67

Ancient Agroha Janapada Copper Unit

Auction # 12 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 30000 - 40000
  • Unsold
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Pieper # 999, pg. 149
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine
Diameter
20.10 mm
Weight
3.49 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
2nd-1st Century BC

Ancient, Agroha Janapada, (2nd-1st Century BC), Copper Unit, 3.49 gms, 20.10 mm, Obverse: Lion to right at center, Traces of Brahmi legend ‘Aga’ at 12 O clock probably as part of undertype, Reverse: Traces of Shrivatsa motif (undertype) and legend, Brahmi letter ‘Ja’ at 3 O clock, Probably an Agroha coin reissued on older coin planchet, Pieper # 999, pg. 149, fine, rare.