Lot 472: India, Surasena janapada. Ca. 500-350 B.C. AR 1/2 karshapana.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 28 (Auction 338)

Description

Ca. 500-350 B.C. AR 1/2 karshapana (12 mm, 1.43 g). Fish over stylized lion right; bold taurine to right / Blank. van't Haaff, Type 1.11. Scarce and choice. Very fine.

The Surasena janapada was mentioned in the great Hindu epic Ramayana.Â The ancient Geek writers also referred to the kingdom of Sourasenoi and mentioned its capital as Methora (Mathura).

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 472
Listing #: 178310
Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 6:37:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Starting Bid: $60
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Description

Ca. 500-350 B.C. AR 1/2 karshapana (12 mm, 1.43 g). Fish over stylized lion right; bold taurine to right / Blank. van't Haaff, Type 1.11. Scarce and choice. Very fine.

The Surasena janapada was mentioned in the great Hindu epic Ramayana.Â The ancient Geek writers also referred to the kingdom of Sourasenoi and mentioned its capital as Methora (Mathura).

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 472
Listing #: 178310
Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 6:37:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100