Lot 1291
INDIA, Pre-Mauryan (Ganges Valley). Surasena Janapada. Circa 400-350 BC. 1/2 Karshapana (Silver, 8x12 mm, 1.59 g). Stylized fish to right; below, stylized lion to right. Rev. Blank. Van't Haaff, Saurashtra Surasena Silver Punchmarked Coinage, type 1.11. Some minor banker's marks, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Prof. Dr. Björn-Uwe Abels, privately acquired in 1982.

The Surasena Janapada was mentioned in the great Hindu epic, Ramayana. Ancient Greek writers also referred to this region as the kingdom of the Sourasenoi and named its capital Methora (Mathura).
Starting price:
25 CHF
Hammer price:
90 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
4 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 12-Mar-23, 13:46:00 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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