Lot 416: India, Mauryan empire. Ca. 2nd Century B.C. AR karshapana.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 31 (Auction 346)

Description

India, Mauryan empire. Ca. 2nd Century B.C. AR karshapana (17 mm, 3.35 g). Five punches, including dog jumping right, bull, and river symbol / Bankers’ marks. GH 364. Extremely rare.

This variety is rated as XR (Extremely Rare) by Gupta & Hardaker (2014). In fact, this is so rare they had no specimen to illustrate in their catalog.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 416
Listing #: 202731
Closed: Friday, March 27, 2020 6:18:20 PM CT
Estimate: $60

Sold Winning Bid: $36
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Description

India, Mauryan empire. Ca. 2nd Century B.C. AR karshapana (17 mm, 3.35 g). Five punches, including dog jumping right, bull, and river symbol / Bankers’ marks. GH 364. Extremely rare.

This variety is rated as XR (Extremely Rare) by Gupta & Hardaker (2014). In fact, this is so rare they had no specimen to illustrate in their catalog.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 416
Listing #: 202731
Closed: Friday, March 27, 2020 6:18:20 PM CT
Estimate: $60