Lot 411: India, Mauryan empire. Ca. 2nd century B.C. AR karshapana.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 30 (Auction 343)

Description

India, Mauryan empire. Ca. 2nd century B.C. AR karshapana (18.5 mm, 3.34 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 #: 411
Listing #: 238537
Closed: Friday, December 6, 2019 5:16:40 PM CT
Estimate: $75

Starting Bid: $45
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Description

India, Mauryan empire. Ca. 2nd century B.C. AR karshapana (18.5 mm, 3.34 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 #: 411
Listing #: 238537
Closed: Friday, December 6, 2019 5:16:40 PM CT
Estimate: $75