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Lot 417: India, Eran city state. Ca. 2nd century B.C. Æ karshapana. 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 30 (Auction 343)
- Starting Bid: $75
- 0 Bid(s)
Description
India, Eran city state. Ca. 2nd century B.C. Æ karshapana (18 mm, 4.83 g). Five punches: elephant walking right, indradhvaja, tree-in-railing, taurine symbol and river / Blank. Pieper 461. A scarce and superb specimen with bold punches.
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.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 417
- Listing #: 238543
- Closed: Friday, December 6, 2019 5:18:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $125