Lot 416: India, Surasena janapada. Ca. 500-350 B.C. AR 1/2 karshapana.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 29 (Auction 340)

Description

India, Surasena janapada. Ca. 500-350 B.C. AR 1/2 karshapana (13 mm, 1.74 g). Fish over stylized lion right; bold taurine to right / Blank. P. Anne van't Haaff, Saurashtra Surasena Silver Punchmarked Coinage, type 1.11. Silver ½ karshapana with taurine. Scarce and choice. .

The Surasena janapada was mentioned in the great Hindu epic Ramayana. 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 #: 416
Listing #: 201355
Closed: Friday, September 13, 2019 6:18:20 PM CT
Estimate: $75

Starting Bid: $45
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Description

The Surasena janapada was mentioned in the great Hindu epic Ramayana. 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 #: 416
Listing #: 201355
Closed: Friday, September 13, 2019 6:18:20 PM CT
Estimate: $75