Lot 431: India, Vidarbha janapada. 500-400 B.C. AR 1/2 karshapana.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 27 (Auction 335)

Description

500-400 B.C. AR 1/2 karshapana (19 mm, 1.71 g). 4 punches: Elephant left with double crescent above, 3 branches around 3 annulets (cf. R-132) (twice), 3 taurines around annulet with pellets around / Blank. Rajgor 232. A wonderful specimen with clear punches. It is quite hard to find a blank reverse in this series - ours is one of the few not overstruck. Rare and superb. Good very fine.

The Vidarbha janapada was located in central India - one of the great clans or republics, the mahajanapadas, recorded by Buddhist chronicles.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 431
Listing #: 211856
Closed: Friday, March 15, 2019 6:23:20 PM CT
Estimate: $200

Sold Winning Bid: $170
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Description

The Vidarbha janapada was located in central India - one of the great clans or republics, the mahajanapadas, recorded by Buddhist chronicles.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 431
Listing #: 211856
Closed: Friday, March 15, 2019 6:23:20 PM CT
Estimate: $200