Lot 424: India, Surasena janapada. 500-350 B.C. AR 1/2 karshapana.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 27 (Auction 335)

Description

500-350 B.C. AR 1/2 karshapana (13 mm, 1.62 g). Fish over stylized lion right; bold taurine to right / Blank. P. Anne van't Haaff, Saurashtra Surasena Silver Punchmarked Coinage, type 1.11. Scarce and choice. Very fine.

The Surasena janapada was mentioned in the great Hindu epic Ramayana.Â 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 #: 424
Listing #: 211849
Closed: Friday, March 15, 2019 6:21:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Starting Bid: $60
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Description

The Surasena janapada was mentioned in the great Hindu epic Ramayana.Â 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 #: 424
Listing #: 211849
Closed: Friday, March 15, 2019 6:21:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100