Lot 356: India, Ahichchatra dynasty of Pancala. Achyu. A.D. 300-350. Æ 1/8 karshapana.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 27 (Auction 335)

Description

Achyu. A.D. 300-350. Æ 1/8 karshapana (12 mm, .76 g). Brahmi legend Achyu / Wheel with 12 spokes . MACW 4728 var.. A pleasing specimen of this scarce denomination. Fine.

Achyu was the last ruler of the Pancala kingdom. He was defeated by Samudragupta and his territory annexed to the growing Gupta empire.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 356
Listing #: 211781
Closed: Friday, March 15, 2019 5:58:20 PM CT
Estimate: $40

Starting Bid: $24
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Description

Achyu. A.D. 300-350. Æ 1/8 karshapana (12 mm, .76 g). Brahmi legend Achyu / Wheel with 12 spokes . MACW 4728 var.. A pleasing specimen of this scarce denomination. Fine.

Achyu was the last ruler of the Pancala kingdom. He was defeated by Samudragupta and his territory annexed to the growing Gupta empire.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 356
Listing #: 211781
Closed: Friday, March 15, 2019 5:58:20 PM CT
Estimate: $40