The mythical heroes Ram, Sita and Lakshman
Lot 643
INDIA, Mauryan Empire. Uncertain king. Karshapana (Silver, 10x16 mm, 3.26 g, 4 h), circa 2nd century BC. Three punches: three human figures in one punch, peacock on arched hill, and scales symbol. Rev. Peacock seated right on 5-arched hill. GH 591. MACW 4245. Pieper 145. Very fine.

From a collection of coins from Central Asia.

There is some debate over the identification of the three human figures in the lower obverse punch. One compelling theory proclaims that they represent the mythical heroes of the Ramayana: Ram, Sita and Lakshman.
Starting price:
25 CHF
Hammer price:
95 CHF
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Closing time: 15-Aug-20, 19:21:00 CEST
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