Lot 493: India, Malwa. Jishnu. Ca. 4th-5th century A.D. Æ coin.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 30 (Auction 343)

Description

India, Malwa. Jishnu. Ca. 4th-5th century A.D. Æ coin (8 mm, 0.51 g). Conch shell (shankha) / Brahmi legend Jishnu. Pieper 1058; MACW 4902. Scarce and choice.

There is no inscriptional evidence of Jishnu, but he appears to have been a local ruler in the Ujjain region after the collapse of the Gupta empire. A boldly struck specimen with the king's name Jishnu completely visible.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 493
Listing #: 238613
Closed: Friday, December 6, 2019 5:44:00 PM CT
Estimate: $75

Starting Bid: $45
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Description

India, Malwa. Jishnu. Ca. 4th-5th century A.D. Æ coin (8 mm, 0.51 g). Conch shell (shankha) / Brahmi legend Jishnu. Pieper 1058; MACW 4902. Scarce and choice.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 493
Listing #: 238613
Closed: Friday, December 6, 2019 5:44:00 PM CT
Estimate: $75