Lot 473: 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, 1.54 g). Fish left over stylized lion left; taurine symbol to left / Blank. van't Haaff, Type 2.6.2 (this coin illus.). Very rare and choice. Very fine.

The fish/lion advancing left is very rare in Surasena.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 473
Listing #: 178311
Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 6:37:20 PM CT
Estimate: $300

Starting Bid: $180
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Description

Ca. 500-350 B.C. AR 1/2 karshapana (12 mm, 1.54 g). Fish left over stylized lion left; taurine symbol to left / Blank. van't Haaff, Type 2.6.2 (this coin illus.). Very rare and choice. Very fine.

The fish/lion advancing left is very rare in Surasena.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 473
Listing #: 178311
Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 6:37:20 PM CT
Estimate: $300