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Lot 750: India, Eran-Vidisha. 2nd century B.C. Æ karshapana. 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)
- Starting Bid: $60
- 0 Bid(s)
Description
2nd century B.C. Æ karshapana (22 mm, 7.96 g). Five punches: elephant walking left, indradhvaja, 4-orbed Ujjain symbol, six-armed symbol and river / Blank. Pieper 464. Scarce and choice. Green patina with attractive earthen highlights. Choice very fine.
The Eran-Vidisha region is the source of a distinctive series of punchmarked copper coins. This attractive coinage of eastern Malwa developed after the collapse of the Mauryan Empire when political control devolved to local rulers. There are usually 4-5 different punches on an Eran coin, with a blank reverse. This specimen is the five punch 'elephant type'.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 750
- Listing #: 234797
- Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:04:50 PM CT
- Estimate: $100