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Lot 479: India, Post-Mauryan/ Sunga period. Ca. 2nd century B.C. BI karshapana. 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 28 (Auction 338)
- Starting Bid: $30
- 0 Bid(s)
Description
Ca. 2nd century B.C. BI karshapana (15 mm, 3.4 g). Five punches, including a human figure holding a water pot and staff / Caduceus symbol. Gupta & Hardaker, Punchmarked Coinage of the Indian Subcontinent, Series VIb, no. 566. An attractive specimen with old patina. Nearly very fine .
This is considered to be the earliest depiction of Lord Shiva, in his Mahakal form.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 479
- Listing #: 178317
- Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 6:39:20 PM CT
- Estimate: $50