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Lot No.8
AUC47
Ancient India
Auction Date: 10-08-2024
Silver
Archaic silver punch-marked coins - Western Maharashtra/Deccan region, Upper Krishna valley, generally attributed to 'Kuntala Janapada', (450-400 BC), a set of 1/2, ¼, 1/8, 1/16 and 1/32 Shatamana coins, Rajgor series 31, 6.76g, 3.21g, 1.79g., 0.73g. and 0.40g. Obv: 'pulley'-like symbol without treskelis between prongs. Rev: blank. (5 coins)
Extremely fine, Exceedingly rare.
The 'pulley'-type punch-marked coins are known chiefly from a small area near Wai, upstream Krishna River. These coins represent the earliest indigenous circulatory currency in the Deccan, to the South of the Vindhya Mountains. This set, comprising al five known denominations is testament to the advent of organized metallic currency systems further to the South. Possibly one of the earliest instances of such organized coinage, the set is extremely important for Indian numismatics and monetary history.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,20,000-1,50,000
Sold For :
Rs. 1,60,000
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